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{{Short description|American civil rights activist}}
{{Short description|American civil rights activist}}
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|education = [[University of Kansas|University of Kansas, Lawrence]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]], [[Bachelor of Science|BS]], [[Juris Doctor|JD]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://standing-firm.com/2009/04/01/fireside-chat-with-janet-murguia-of-nclr/ |title=Fireside Chat with Janet Murguia of NCLR|date= April 1, 2009 |accessdate=October 13, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130173501/http://standing-firm.com/2009/04/01/fireside-chat-with-janet-murguia-of-nclr/ |archivedate=November 30, 2010}}</ref>
|education = [[University of Kansas|University of Kansas, Lawrence]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]], [[Bachelor of Science|BS]], [[Juris Doctor|JD]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://standing-firm.com/2009/04/01/fireside-chat-with-janet-murguia-of-nclr/ |title=Fireside Chat with Janet Murguia of NCLR|date= April 1, 2009 |accessdate=October 13, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130173501/http://standing-firm.com/2009/04/01/fireside-chat-with-janet-murguia-of-nclr/ |archivedate=November 30, 2010}}</ref>
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'''Janet Murguía''' (born September 6, 1960) is a civil rights activist in the United States. She is president of [[UnidosUS]], formerly [[National Council of La Raza]] (NCLR), a Hispanic advocacy organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Janet Murguía |url=https://nul.org/basic-page/janet-murguia-0 |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=[[National Urban League]] |language=en}}</ref> Her twin sister [[Mary H. Murguia|Mary]] and elder brother [[Carlos Murguia|Carlos]] are both federal judges.
'''Janet Murguía''' (born September 6, 1960) is an American [[Civil and political rights|civil rights]] activist in the United States. She is president of [[UnidosUS]], formerly [[National Council of La Raza]] (NCLR), a Hispanic advocacy organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Janet Murguía |url=https://nul.org/basic-page/janet-murguia-0 |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=[[National Urban League]] |language=en}}</ref> Her twin sister [[Mary H. Murguia|Mary]] and elder brother [[Carlos Murguia|Carlos]] are both federal judges.


==National Council of La Raza==
==National Council of La Raza==
On January 1, 2005, Murguía replaced [[Raul Yzaguirre]] as the president and CEO of the [[National Council of La Raza]] (NCLR), the largest national [[Hispanic]] civil rights advocacy organization in the U.S. As President and CEO, Murguía often testifies before Congress about issues affecting the Latino community including education, health care, immigration reform, civil rights and the economy. In her role as a spokesperson for the organization, she is frequently interviewed by various news outlets and has appeared on many news programs.
On January 1, 2005, Murguía replaced [[Raul Yzaguirre]] as the president and CEO of the [[National Council of La Raza]] (NCLR), the largest national [[Hispanic]] civil rights advocacy organization in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.texasobserver.org/national-council-of-la-raza-president-janet-murgu%ef%bf%bd%ef%bf%bd_%ef%bf%bd%ef%bf%bd___as-plan-to-take-over-the-texas-capitol/ |title=National Council of La Raza President Janet Murguía's Plan to Take Over the Texas Capitol |last=Casares |first=Cindy |date=5 October 2012 |website=[[The Texas Observer]] |access-date=11 October 2022}}</ref> As President and CEO, Murguía often testifies before Congress about issues affecting the Latino community including education, health care, immigration reform, civil rights and the economy. In her role as a spokesperson for the organization, she is frequently interviewed by various news outlets and has appeared on many news programs.
[[File:Murguiaspelling.jpg|thumb|right|Education Secretary [[Margaret Spellings]] with Janet Murguía on July 18, 2005]]
[[File:Murguiaspelling.jpg|thumb|right|Education Secretary [[Margaret Spellings]] with Janet Murguía on July 18, 2005]]


Murguía currently serves as a board member of the [[Independent Sector]], a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations, and is an executive committee member of the [[Leadership Conference on Civil Rights]]. She also sits on the board of the [[Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility]] and the [[National Hispanic Leadership Agenda]]. Murguia serves on the advisory board of the [[National Hispanic University]].
Murguía currently serves as a board member of the [[Independent Sector]], a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations, and is an executive committee member of the [[Leadership Conference on Civil Rights]]. She also sits on the board of the [[Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility]] and the [[National Hispanic Leadership Agenda]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.huffpost.com/author/janet-murguia |title=Janet Murguía |website=[[HuffPost]] |access-date=11 October 2022}}</ref> Murguia serves on the advisory board of the [[National Hispanic University]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/henry-cisneros-to-head-advisory-board-for-the-national-hispanic-university-179325151.html |title=Henry Cisneros to Head Advisory Board for The National Hispanic University |website=[[PR Newswire]] |date=14 November 2012 |access-date=11 October 2022}}</ref>


Murguía endorsed Democratic candidate [[Hillary Clinton]] in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.<ref>Bernal, R. [http://thehill.com/latino/301674-top-latino-group-picks-clinton-for-first-ever-endorsement The Hill] October 18, 2016.</ref>
Murguía endorsed Democratic candidate [[Hillary Clinton]] in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thehill.com/latino/301674-top-latino-group-picks-clinton-for-first-ever-endorsement/ |title=Top Latino group picks Clinton for first-ever endorsement |website=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]] |last=Bernal |first=Rafael |date=18 October 2016 |access-date=11 October 2022}}</ref>


==Past positions held==
==Past positions held==
In 2001, Murguía joined the [[University of Kansas]] (KU) as Executive Vice Chancellor for University Relations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Janet Murguia |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/author/janet-murguia |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[PBS]] |language=en}}</ref> Murguía managed KU's strategic planning and marketing efforts on four campuses.
In 2001, Murguía joined the [[University of Kansas]] (KU) as Executive Vice Chancellor for University Relations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Janet Murguia |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/author/janet-murguia |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[PBS]] |language=en}}</ref> Murguía managed KU's strategic planning and marketing efforts on four campuses.


Before joining KU, she served as deputy campaign manager and director of constituency outreach for the [[Al Gore presidential campaign, 2000|Al Gore's presidential campaign]] during the [[2000 United States presidential election|2000 presidential election]] where she was the primary liaison between former Vice President Gore and national constituency groups. She also served as a spokesperson for the campaign, working with radio, print, and TV media outlets.
Before joining KU, she served as deputy campaign manager and director of constituency outreach for the [[Al Gore presidential campaign, 2000|Al Gore's presidential campaign]] during the [[2000 United States presidential election|2000 presidential election]] where she was the primary liaison between former Vice President Gore and national constituency groups.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2004/feb/09/kansans_success_will/ |title=Kansan's success will take family's story to national level |website=[[Lawrence Journal-World]] |last=Rombeck |first=Terry |date=9 February 2004 |access-date=11 October 2022}}</ref> She also served as a spokesperson for the campaign, working with radio, print, and TV media outlets.


Murguía served seven years as legislative counsel to former Kansas Congressman [[Jim Slattery]] before working at the White House from 1994 to 2000. She eventually served as deputy assistant to President [[Bill Clinton]], providing strategic and legislative advice to the president. She also served as deputy director of legislative affairs where she was in charge of the legislative staff and acted as a senior White House liaison to Congress.
Murguía served seven years as legislative counsel to former Kansas Congressman [[Jim Slattery]] before working at the White House from 1994 to 2000. She eventually served as deputy assistant to President [[Bill Clinton]], providing strategic and legislative advice to the president. She also served as deputy director of legislative affairs where she was in charge of the legislative staff and acted as a senior White House liaison to Congress.<ref>{{cite web |title=Janet Murguía |url=https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/alumni/Honorary-Degrees/Pages/Janet-Murguia.aspx |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=[[California State University]]}}</ref>


== Honors ==
== Honors ==
In 2022, Murguía was named as one of ''[[USA Today]]'''s Women of the Year, which recognizes women who have made a significant impact.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title=Meet USA TODAY’s Women of the Year |url=https://www.usatoday.com/storytelling/grid/women-of-the-year-2022/ |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en}}</ref>
In 2022, Murguía was named as one of ''[[USA Today]]'''s Women of the Year, which recognizes women who have made a significant impact.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title=Meet USA TODAY's Women of the Year |url=https://www.usatoday.com/storytelling/grid/women-of-the-year-2022/ |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:American people of Mexican descent]]
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 6 February 2024

Janet Murguía
Born (1960-09-06) September 6, 1960 (age 63)
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence (BA, BS, JD)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
RelativesMary H. Murguia (twin sister)
Carlos Murguia (brother)

Janet Murguía (born September 6, 1960) is an American civil rights activist in the United States. She is president of UnidosUS, formerly National Council of La Raza (NCLR), a Hispanic advocacy organization.[2] Her twin sister Mary and elder brother Carlos are both federal judges.

National Council of La Raza

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On January 1, 2005, Murguía replaced Raul Yzaguirre as the president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights advocacy organization in the U.S.[3] As President and CEO, Murguía often testifies before Congress about issues affecting the Latino community including education, health care, immigration reform, civil rights and the economy. In her role as a spokesperson for the organization, she is frequently interviewed by various news outlets and has appeared on many news programs.

Education Secretary Margaret Spellings with Janet Murguía on July 18, 2005

Murguía currently serves as a board member of the Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations, and is an executive committee member of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. She also sits on the board of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility and the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.[4] Murguia serves on the advisory board of the National Hispanic University.[5]

Murguía endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[6]

Past positions held

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In 2001, Murguía joined the University of Kansas (KU) as Executive Vice Chancellor for University Relations.[7] Murguía managed KU's strategic planning and marketing efforts on four campuses.

Before joining KU, she served as deputy campaign manager and director of constituency outreach for the Al Gore's presidential campaign during the 2000 presidential election where she was the primary liaison between former Vice President Gore and national constituency groups.[8] She also served as a spokesperson for the campaign, working with radio, print, and TV media outlets.

Murguía served seven years as legislative counsel to former Kansas Congressman Jim Slattery before working at the White House from 1994 to 2000. She eventually served as deputy assistant to President Bill Clinton, providing strategic and legislative advice to the president. She also served as deputy director of legislative affairs where she was in charge of the legislative staff and acted as a senior White House liaison to Congress.[9]

Honors

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In 2022, Murguía was named as one of USA Today's Women of the Year, which recognizes women who have made a significant impact.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Fireside Chat with Janet Murguia of NCLR". April 1, 2009. Archived from the original on November 30, 2010. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Janet Murguía". National Urban League. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  3. ^ Casares, Cindy (5 October 2012). "National Council of La Raza President Janet Murguía's Plan to Take Over the Texas Capitol". The Texas Observer. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Janet Murguía". HuffPost. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Henry Cisneros to Head Advisory Board for The National Hispanic University". PR Newswire. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  6. ^ Bernal, Rafael (18 October 2016). "Top Latino group picks Clinton for first-ever endorsement". The Hill. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Janet Murguia". PBS. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  8. ^ Rombeck, Terry (9 February 2004). "Kansan's success will take family's story to national level". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Janet Murguía". California State University. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Meet USA TODAY's Women of the Year". USA Today. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
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