MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of this task force is to create initiatives that will keep our members involved, increase membership, and create new strategies to bring more latino journalists to NAHJ. Build connections with educational institutions to offer our services to their journalism students and build bridges with companies in the industry to serve our members working for these companies. Create tactics to achieve our recruitment goals.

Membership Task Force Members

Pedro Cabrera

I am a nationally recognized educator with nearly 13 years of experience in journalism education. I taught at Judson High School in Converse, TX for almost a decade, revitalizing the journalism program and turning it into a state and nationally-recognized one. That is where much of my academic knowledge is from—scholastic journalism!

​While a Communication Specialist at Judson ISD, I launched Insight, the district's first podcast, managed the day-to-day operation of the district and school websites, and wrote all news and feature articles and photography for the district. In 2024, the Texas School Public Relations Association recognized me with a Best Of in News/Feature Writing Star Award, a Gold Star Award, and two Silver Star Awards.

In 2023, I received my Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with basic qualitative research focused on gatekeeping theory, scholastic journalism, media literacy, civic engagement, student leadership, student voice, and student censorship.

I've been involved with various local, state, and national committees and boards, including mentoring new journalism advisers, coordinating Scholastic Journalism Week with the Journalism Education Association and advocating for journalism education with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

I am currently in my 14th year in education. I've taught middle school for two years and high school for almost a decade, worked in central office administration, and been a college professor for over seven years (collectively) with the University of Texas at San Antonio and Alamo Colleges.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjcabrera87/

Pedro Cabrera Circle

Pedro Cabrera

Chair

Wesley J. Pérez Vidal

Wesley’s academic and professional experience has expanded to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the United States, Mexico, and Spain.

He has led high-profile interviews, multimedia productions, and strategic editorial initiatives while producing investigative reports on minority populations, higher education, and consumer trends. 

Now, Wesley’s looking to increase the number of bilingual journalism programs, foster student engagement, and implement national strategies that promote diversity and inclusivity across the media business and academic institutions.

​While a Communication Specialist at Judson ISD, I launched Insight, the district's first podcast, managed the day-to-day operation of the district and school websites, and wrote all news and feature articles and photography for the district. In 2024, the Texas School Public Relations Association recognized me with a Best Of in News/Feature Writing Star Award, a Gold Star Award, and two Silver Star Awards.

In 2023, I received my Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with basic qualitative research focused on gatekeeping theory, scholastic journalism, media literacy, civic engagement, student leadership, student voice, and student censorship.

I've been involved with various local, state, and national committees and boards, including mentoring new journalism advisers, coordinating Scholastic Journalism Week with the Journalism Education Association and advocating for journalism education with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

I am currently in my 14th year in education. I've taught middle school for two years and high school for almost a decade, worked in central office administration, and been a college professor for over seven years (collectively) with the University of Texas at San Antonio and Alamo Colleges.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjcabrera87/

Wesley Vidal Circle

Wesley J. Pérez Vidal

Working Member

HOW TO JOIN:

Want to get involved and engage with journalists that share your similar interest? Here’s how to get started:

Log into the NAHJ member portal. Not a member? Join/Renew today.
Under member home, click on my profile.
Select the edit profile button and choose from the following options:

  • Afro-Latino Task Force
  • Business Task Force
  • Investigative & Data Task Force
  • LGBTQIA+ Task Force
  • Membership Task Force
  • Meteorology & Climate Task Force
  • Sports Task Force
  • Visual Task Force
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