Anna Escobedo Cabral – Director of Center for Latino Initiatives @ Smithsonian.

Anna Escobedo Cabral, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility in Washington, D.C., will become director of the Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives on July 21.

Cabral will be responsible for fulfilling the center’s mission of fostering understanding and appreciation of Latino history and culture using the vast resources of the Smithsonian’s collections, research and public programs, both in Washington and across the United States.

“We’re delighted to welcome Anna Cabral, an experienced leader with national stature, to this important position at this critical time,” Smithsonian Secretary Lawrence Small said in announcing her appointment. “Her work is well known and respected by Latino community representatives, members of Congress, and business leaders. She will galvanize our continued efforts to better serve the Latino community and all our visitors.”