MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University’s Executive Assistant to the Provost, Anabel Manzo, has been selected to participate in a rigorous and impactful leadership development program through the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Since 2007, the leadership program’s goal has been to cultivate Latino career and leadership advancement to influence inclusive, sustainable community and economic development. This program offers Latinos currently in or aspiring to be leaders in private, public, and non-profit organizations the opportunity to significantly improve their leadership and management skills. This improvement results in these individuals contributing to their organizations at a higher level, giving both the participants and their organizations the opportunity to grow and prosper in an inclusive community. Additionally, the program includes culturally specific training around building an inclusive and equitable economy and workforce consistent with existing regional initiatives to diversify the workforce.
Manzo, who has been at Western since 2024, shares that, “Being part of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber’s Latino Leadership Program is meaningful because it empowers Latinos to grow as leaders and achieve their goals. The skills I gain will help me strengthen my leadership at WOU and in the Provost’s office while also giving back to my community.” She also shares that she’s always wanted to work in higher education, and when she interviewed at Western, she fell in love with the campus and the staff. “It was such a positive environment and a diverse university,” she adds.
Provost Jose Coll shares that he is proud of Manzo for being accepted into this leadership program.”Her talents and eagerness to advance her career are truly impressive. I’m confident that her contributions will be invaluable to this program, and I believe she has a bright future ahead.”
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