Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Werner Oyanadel is a distinguished Latino Policy Director overseeing the Latino policy division at the Connecticut General Assembly's Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO). In this influential role, he acts as a crucial liaison, connecting the CWCSEO with state officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders to champion legislative initiatives that aim to elevate meaningful opportunities for Latino working families in the State of Connecticut. Mr. Oyanadel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration and a Minor in Philosophy. Recognized for his impactful contributions, he was honored as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Connecticut by Latinos United for Professional Excellence (LUPA) in 2014. Additionally, Mr. Oyanadel received the W.L. Gilbert Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2015 and the prestigious Latino de Oro Award in the field of politics from IDENTIDAD Latina Hispanic Newspaper in 2011. In 2023, Mr. Oyanadel further solidified his commitment to justice and advocacy by receiving the State Representative Ezequiel Santiago Hispanic Champion for Justice Award. Currently residing in the City of Willimantic, Connecticut, Mr. Oyanadel continues to be a dedicated advocate for the betterment of his community, leaving an indelible mark through his exemplary service.
Mission: To inform and engage all policy makers about constituent needs for the African American, Asian American, Pacific Islanders, and Latino and Puerto Rican populations in Connecticut. We are a nonpartisan agency with a data driven, cross-cultural approach to policy innovation. We work to eliminate disparities by creating opportunities, building connections and promoting change.
Develop and recommend public policies in support of the advancement of Connecticut's Latino community; direct, administer, and implement policies and programs of the LPRAC; monitors staff activities of the Commission; develop and manage agency budget; draft legislative recommendations and suggest changes in the statutes; & prepare and present written and oral reports.
Collects and analyzes data on complex program purposes, operations, and accomplishments for use of special legislative committees reviewing the operations of state agencies and programs; researches questions pertinent to the operations of the office, analyzes the data, prepares recommendations or alternatives, and wites reports.