The Spanish American Center is the oldest social services organization exclusively serving the Hispanic and Latino community in Worcester County. Today it is governed by a majority Latino Board of Directors, led by a Latina Executive Director, and staffed by mostly bilingual, bicultural employees. Over the decades, the Center has provided multicultural support, promoting healthy communities in the Twin Cities region and beyond.
Our Directors
Migdalia Vélez (“Miggie”) Board President Director, Family Resource Center, MOC, Inc.
Maribel Cruz Vice President Director of Housing & Development, Comm. Dev & Planning, City of Fitchburg
Leona Whetzel Secretary VP Community Programs, Making Opportunity Count, Inc. (MOC)
Wendy Aguilar Assistant Director of Outreach and Education, Pathways for Change, Inc.
Mary Yanneth Bermúdez Camp (“Yanneth”) Attorney at Law
Carlos Cintron Police Officer for City of Leominster Community Outreach
Breana Dalbon Health Educator UMass Memorial Medical Center
Luisa Fernandez Fitchburg Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Ramón Gonzalez Director, Educational Talent Search Mount Wachusett Community College
Eladia Romero Congressional Aide Congressman Jim McGovern’s Office