Where's Xochitl, Now? Part Six: She's with the E. Kika De La Garza Fellows

2024 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows arrived in Washington, D.C., and was greeted by neighbor and Deputy USDA Secretary, Xochitl Torres Small. Another neighbor was invited to be in attendance as a visiting Fellow, Cynthia Bejarano. (see Story)
Source: USDA

This week, USDA officials, including Deputy Secretary Torres Small, welcomed 32 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts around the nation to the 2024 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows.

The Fellows come to Washington, D.C., to learn how USDA services and programs can benefit them, their students, and their communities. This effort is part of USDA’s commitment to advance equity in professional development opportunities and build a more diverse pipeline into public service and the agricultural sector.

Since the E. Kika De La Garza Fellows Program was established in 1998, USDA has hosted more than 400 faculty and staff, in a key effort to strengthen relationships with Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

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