New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development

Today we highlight Matthew Gonzales! Matthew is a recent graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Public Policy.

As a proud Peruvian American, first-generation college graduate, and Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) alumnus, he is beginning his professional career with a strong commitment to public service and civic engagement.

Rep. Rob Menendez M. Teresa Ruiz Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin Assemblywoman Shanique Speight New Jersey Department of State New Jersey Governor's Office of Volunteerism HISPA.org Ramapo College of New Jersey

Today, we are highlighting Isabella Escobar Lopera, a first-generation college student at County College of Morris. As a fellow in our New Jersey Governor's Hispanic Fellowship Program, Isabella was placed with HISPA Inc, where she served as project lead on a tribute marking the organization's 20th anniversary, gaining hands-on experience in project management, outreach strategy, and stakeholder communication.

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Today we are highlighting Juan Arredondo, a Business Administration and Marketing student at Passaic County Community College with a strong interest in economic development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. As a participant in the New Jersey Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program, he completed his fellowship placement as a Business Administration Intern with the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ).

At our graduation ceremony Juan received one of this year's Rising Star Award! Congratulations Juan!

New Jersey Department of State Congresswoman Nellie Pou Benjie Wimberly Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart HISPA.org

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🙏Shoutout to our latest CHPRD Alumni for volunteering today at the New Jersey Faith Action Center event today!

New Jersey Department of State New Jersey Governor's Office of Volunteerism

Exciting Volunteer Opportunity! Our partners at the New Jersey Faith Action Center need volunteers for Freedom School Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Join 1,500 scholars, staff, and families for a powerful day of learning and civic engagement that celebrates students from 21 Freedom School sites across NJ.

There are all day, morning and afternoon shifts.

🔗To sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/v7ZnEpQKm3

🧑‍🎓And just like that, the 2026 cohort of the New Jersey Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program graduated today!

Thank you to Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell for joining us today! We also want to thank Nick Fuentes-Zuluaga, CHPRD alumnus, for delivering keynote remarks and our partners at HISPA.org for helping us make today truly special.

But most of all, thank you to our 2026 fellows! This summer was incredible and it was wonderful seeing you grow. We can't wait to see what you'll continue to do and where you will go!

New Jersey Department of State Assemblywoman Carmen Morales Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez

Today is the day! If you can't make it in person to our Fellows' graduation, you can watch it live, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/J9zX_m0lXFQ

Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program Graduation Livestream: July 29, 2026 Live from the New Jersey State Museum AuditoriumWednesday, July 29...