Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 22, 2002
Contact: Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136
“Tony Ginatta understands the needs of our Hispanic community and will be an excellent leader for the commission,” said Locke. “I’m confident that he will serve our growing Latino population with knowledge and compassion.”
Born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Ginatta said he has “been fortunate to experience a multicultural upbringing as both an Ecuadorian and as an immigrant to the United States.” He became a U.S. citizen at the age of 24 and speaks Spanish fluently.
“I look forward to the opportunity to improve the living and working conditions of Washington’s Latino community,” said Ginatta. “I will work to bring together the diverse needs of various Latino groups and find common ground to best maximize our service to this important constituency.”
The 11-member commission advises the governor, the Legislature and state agencies on policies, plans and programs relating to the varied needs of Washington’s Latino population, which increased 105.8 percent between 1990 and 2000. The executive director will assist the commissioners in identifying and prioritizing issues, developing consensus and building community support.
Ginatta earned his law degree from the University of Florida after obtaining a master’s degree in criminology from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree in foreign service from Georgetown University.
Currently serving as acting regional director for Columbia Legal Services in Wenatchee, Ginatta works as a public interest attorney and oversees a staff of four attorneys providing free civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable residents throughout Washington.
Ginatta’s appointment takes effect April 15 at an annual salary of $56,000.
Related Links:
- Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
- Washington State Legislature
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 22, 2002
Contact: Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136
Locke names Ginatta to lead Commission on Hispanic Affairs
OLYMPIA – Gov. Gary Locke today named Antonio M. Ginatta as executive director of the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs.“Tony Ginatta understands the needs of our Hispanic community and will be an excellent leader for the commission,” said Locke. “I’m confident that he will serve our growing Latino population with knowledge and compassion.”
Born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Ginatta said he has “been fortunate to experience a multicultural upbringing as both an Ecuadorian and as an immigrant to the United States.” He became a U.S. citizen at the age of 24 and speaks Spanish fluently.
“I look forward to the opportunity to improve the living and working conditions of Washington’s Latino community,” said Ginatta. “I will work to bring together the diverse needs of various Latino groups and find common ground to best maximize our service to this important constituency.”
The 11-member commission advises the governor, the Legislature and state agencies on policies, plans and programs relating to the varied needs of Washington’s Latino population, which increased 105.8 percent between 1990 and 2000. The executive director will assist the commissioners in identifying and prioritizing issues, developing consensus and building community support.
Ginatta earned his law degree from the University of Florida after obtaining a master’s degree in criminology from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree in foreign service from Georgetown University.
Currently serving as acting regional director for Columbia Legal Services in Wenatchee, Ginatta works as a public interest attorney and oversees a staff of four attorneys providing free civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable residents throughout Washington.
Ginatta’s appointment takes effect April 15 at an annual salary of $56,000.
Related Links:
- Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
- Washington State Legislature
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