Erica Gonzalez joins El Diario/La Prensa.

El Diario/La Prensa announced the appointment of Erica Gonzalez as Opinion Page Editor at the newspaper effective October 16. As opinion page editor, Gonzalez will be responsible for writing editorials, coordinating editorial board meetings, and soliciting and editing op-ed pieces.

Gonzalez is an experienced journalist with a background in city government. Most recently she was the director of communications for Mayor Bloomberg’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. With a Master’s degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism, Gonzalez has reported for the New York Post, written for the Village Voice among other publications, and served as a producer/editor with SoloElla.com.

Alberto Vourvoulias-Bush ,Executive Editor of El Diario stated “Erica Gonzalez is a wonderful addition to our award-winning staff. Boricua-born and Brooklyn-raised, Erica brings a unique combination of skills to the position of Opinion Page editor.” Vourvoulias-Bush added, “Her experience working in city government and her background in politics and community issues give her a rare insight into the issues of the Latino communities of the New York-area. This experience will give her a fresh perspective as Opinion Page editor.”