Esteban Guzmán, director of Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center, is one of 30 new members appointed by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs for the next two years.
Council members are tasked with exploring specific topics related to the state’s Hispanic and Latino population. They will meet quarterly to discuss how to advance contributions, determine how to expand opportunities and reduce barriers, and make policy recommendations to the governor.
“North Carolina’s Latino population enriches our shared heritage and makes our state a more dynamic place to live,” Stein said in a press release. “That’s why I was proud to sign an Executive Order extending the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs. This council has provided valuable wisdom to my team and me, and we want to continue benefiting from its insights.”
Guzmán and the other advisors were installed during a reception at the governor’s mansion. The council members represent key agencies and organizations that work across NC with the state’s Latino population.
“Serving on Governor Josh Stein’s Council for Latino Affairs is not just an opportunity—it’s a responsibility to amplify voices, shape policy, and ensure that the Hispanic community is not only represented but truly heard,” said Guzmán.
In addition to his role at WCC and recent appointment to the governor’s advisory council, Guzmán also serves on several local and state boards and committees.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.