Latinx Heritage Month
Collective Heritage: Honoring the past, inspiring the future
Join us for a live virtual event
on Friday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT
This September, we celebrate the vibrant spirit of Latinx Heritage Month, honoring this year’s theme from the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), “Collective Heritage: Honoring the past, inspiring the future!”
This month, we'll have a coffee talk with leaders from the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC). Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the NHCC continues to dedicate itself to preserving, promoting, and advancing Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. The conversation will explore the Center's impact over the last two and a half decades, honoring past contributions that have paved the way for present and future recognition of the diversity within the communities it represents.
Join us on September 5 for a dynamic discussion with inspiring voices who embody this collective strength and vision. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate!
This Month’s Coffee Talk
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Executive Director
National Hispanic Cultural CenterZackary Quintero is a 14th generation New Mexican and serves as the Director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The NHCC is the only National Hispanic Cultural Center in the United States. Mr. Quintero was appointed to the position by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2023. Before working as the Director of the center Mr. Quintero served in the executive branch of the New Mexico state government where he focused on healthcare, administrative finances, and public policy. Mr. Quintero holds a Juris Doctor Degree in Law and two other degrees in economics and government.
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Head Curator &
Visual Arts Program Manager
National Hispanic Cultural CenterJadira Gurulé was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is the Head Curator and Manager for the Art Museum and Visual Arts Program at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque and has been with the museum since 2016. Gurulé has a BA in Art History and an MA in American Studies both from the University of New Mexico. Her curatorial work engages themes of identity, social justice, and the role of museums in building community and shaping national discourse. Her hobbies include bosque walks and living room dance parties with her toddler.