New Futures Interim Executive Director Jenn Ramirez Robson, was one of two new commissioners appointed this month to the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs.

Ramirez Robson said she is "thrilled and honored to serve the community on this capacity."

She said her priority is to bring the voices of Hispanics in South King County to the commission's work of improving public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Latino community.

A commission press release noted, "Jennifer Ramirez Robson has served New Futures...and is also on the Advisory Board for Latinos for Community Transformation, which develops new leaders from immigrant, low-income families so they can take action and create social change in their communities. She was also the co-chair of Seattle Latino City Employees, which provides resources and training and advocates for Latino employees!"

Ramirez Robson added, “I wanted to share with everyone that I have been appointed to serve on the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. I am thrilled and honored to serve the community in this capacity and I look forward to being a voice for our New Futures families and our neighbors in King County.

“In case you are wondering, this is a volunteer position that will be in addition to my job at New Futures.”

Ramirez Robson is a former policy analyst for the city of Burien.