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Hispanic Emphasis Program

Ohio Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM):
Rocemi Morales Lorenzo Rocemi Morales Lorenzo
Soil Conservationist
2900 Columbus Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone 419-625-8175
Fax 419-609-9707
 

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15.

Spanish Interpreters

The Ohio Hispanic Coalition provides 24-hour help at 614-840-9934 during office hours and 614-348-6155 otherwise.

HEPM Goals

  1. To be an advisor to the State Conservationist on issues and concerns/problems related to both equal employment opportunities and program delivery for Hispanics.
  2. Increase representation, promotion and retention of employees who are Hispanic in the Ohio NRCS workforce.
  3. Improve knowledge and background on Hispanic cultural issues and concerns to effectively serve as NRCS in Ohio as HEPM.

What does a HEPM do?

  • Help recruit, retain and promote Hispanics within the organization.
  • Educate fellow employees on cultural differences and similarities.
  • Act as a liaison between employees and management to ensure a good working relationship and equal treatment of employees.
  • Serve on the Civil Rights Advisory Committee.
  • Assist employees in providing equal opportunity in program delivery.

Who is Hispanic?

The Hispanic Emphasis Program (HEP) was established initially by a Presidential Directive in 1970 as a Sixteen Point Program for Spanish Speaking Americans. It was designed to assure consideration of the needs and problems of persons of Hispanic origin in all aspects of Federal personnel management, as well as on the access to and delivery of. Hispanics are persons of Mexican, Cuban, Central and South American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Websites of Interest:

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