NAHFE
- National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives
Hispanics - One Voice, One Heart
HISTORY OF NAHFE
The
National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives (NAHFE) has a
rich history that traces back to its formation in 1980. The
organization emerged from the need to promote Federal public service
within the Hispanic community and to ensure that Federal policies
worked towards achieving a Hispanic Federal Workforce representative
of the nation's population. With a specific focus on senior
leadership positions ranging from GS 12 through the Senior Executive
Service (SES), NAHFE has been at the forefront of empowering and
developing Hispanic professionals for executive roles in the Federal
government.
NAHFE
was established in 1980 with the aim of advocating for the hiring of
Hispanics into senior policy positions and providing executive
leadership career development training. A group of over 40 dedicated
individuals came together to lay the foundation of the organization
and propel its mission forward.
Israel
Valdez served as one the founders and the first
President of NAHFE, setting the stage for its growth and impact.
Following his tenure was Gil Chavez.
Gil
Chavez, one of the organization's founders, assumed the
position of NAHFE President, serving for an impressive 6 years. His
dedication and commitment helped solidify NAHFE's role as a vital
force in Hispanic leadership development within the Federal
government.
Gil
Sandate followed as the third NAHFE President, leading
the organization from 1987 to 1988. Under Mr. Sandate's leadership
during this time, NAHFE took the lead together with the Hispanic
Congressional Caucus, to push for the first-ever Congressional
Hearings on the Status of Hispanic Employment in the Federal
Government, which were held in 1988. The torch was then passed to
Alex De la Garza.
Alex
De la Garza, continued to steer NAHFE towards its goals.
He was succeeded by Manuel Oliverez.
Manuel Oliverez, served until December 2005. Under his leadership, NAHFE expanded its reach and impact, fostering an environment of opportunity and advancement for Hispanic professionals in the Federal government.
Jose
Osegueda took over as President and continued to guide
NAHFE until 2008, further building upon the foundation laid by his
predecessors.
Al
Gallegos in stepped into current role of NAHFE National
President in 2015, bringing his expertise and vision to lead the
organization towards new horizons. He has been instrumental in
furthering NAHFE's mission, empowering and inspiring a new
generation of Hispanic professionals and ensuring their
representation in senior executive ranks.
NAHFE's
Current Status - Today, NAHFE boasts a diverse
membership from varied agencies across the nation and within the
metro area. This wide representation underscores the organization's
commitment to inclusivity and collaboration in achieving its
objectives.
Agencies
such as the Department of Defense, US Coast Guard, US Air Force, US
Army, US Navy, Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland
Security, Department of the Interior, Department of Education,
Department of the Treasury, Department of Justice, Department of
Commerce, Department of Transportation, Department of Labor,
Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Defense Logistics Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Maritime
Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade
Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, General Schedule
Administration, National Geospatial Agency, State Department, US
Agency for International Development, US Postal Service, and
Virginia and Maryland members all contribute to the diversity and
strength of NAHFE.
Throughout
its history, NAHFE has remained steadfast in its commitment to
empower, energize, and inspire Hispanic professionals, working
tirelessly to ensure a more diverse and representative Federal
workforce. By fostering partnerships, disseminating information,
providing training, and collaborating with Federal agencies, NAHFE
continues to make a significant impact in promoting Hispanic
leadership and advocating for a more inclusive government.
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