ICYMI on KPBS Midday Edition: Executive director Rita Fernandez touts a personal connection to the immigrant experience as she takes the helm of the new city agency.
Rita Fernandez, the executive director of San Diego's Office of Immigrant Affairs, is pictured in this undated photo.In early July, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloriameant to help address the needs of the city's immigrant community. The Mayor appointed Rita Fernandez to lead the newly formed office.
"We have a very diverse immigrant community in San Diego," Fernandez said."About a quarter of our overall population is foreign born, and these folks come from all corners of the world. They represent over 115 countries and territories around the globe and speak over 75 different languages and dialects."
The executive director joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about how her personal experiences connect with the overall goal of the office to better assist immigrants as they build a life in San Diego. "It's very near and dear to my heart," Fernandez said."Both my parents are Mexican immigrants. They are the descendants of a long line of immigrants. My great grandmother was actually the daughter of Chinese immigrants in Mexico. And so it's such an important job. We have our work cut out for us, but it's an absolutely crucial mission for the city of San Diego."
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