Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board

The Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) was established by Ordinance No.92.41 in May 1992.

The membership of the HAAB reflects the diverse culture and ethnic backgrounds represented in Miami-Dade County so that the concerns of the Hispanic community are addressed by its members.

The HAAB’s responsibilities include: promoting positive images of Hispanics and their many contributions to society, serve as a medium for responsible persons to utilize and consult in an attempt to understanding and solving the many complex issues affecting the Hispanic community in Miami-Dade County.

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Executive Committee

• Karla Fortuny, Chairperson
• Luis DeRosa, Vice-Chairperson
• Barbara Casanova
• Claudia Cubillos
• Jose Diaz
• Karen Diazgranados
• Jaime Florez
• Allyson T. Fonte
• Francisco Javier Petrirena
• Armando Rodriguez
• Armando Riera

• Special Events and Fundraising Committee
• Immigration Committee
• Nominating committee (Ad Hoc)
• LGBTQI, Domestic Violence and Elder Affairs Advisory Committee
• Government Relations Committee
• Membership and Recruitment Committee

The Office of Community Advocacy is looking for volunteers to serve as liaison between the Advisory Boards and the Miami-Dade County community at large.

Requirements:

All volunteer members must be permanent residents of Miami-Dade County. In addition, members should have demonstrated an interest in the field, activity or sphere covered by the board.

The primary consideration in appointing volunteer members is to provide the board with the needed technical, professional, financial, business or administrative expertise.

Please note: all volunteers must pass a background check, provided by Miami-Dade County.

• For more information, please read the Standards for Creation and Review of Boards Generally.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To assist in formulating and recommending plans and programs for coordination of the activities of governmental entities and nongovernmental agencies pertaining to the Hispanic community.
• To assist the Board during complex problems involved with the Hispanic community in Miami-Dade County and to make findings and recommendations to the County Commission regarding such matters.

For more information, please read the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Code of Ordinance