Ombudsman for Minority Affairs

 
About the Current Ombudsman for Minority Affairs

The current Ombudsman for Minority Affairs is Leticia Bravo.   

Leticia is tasked with the following duties:

Provide education, outreach and service programs for minority groups pertaining to consumer fraud and/or deceptive trade practices.

• Liaison to minority community groups in matters pertaining to consumer fraud/deceptive trade practices.

• Participate in community events such as health fairs, senior fairs, community festivals, etc.

• Attend Latin Chamber of Commerce, Urban Chamber of Commerce, Asian American Chamber of Commerce events as needed and/or pertaining to consumer fraud and/or deceptive trade practices.

Act as a Liaison to Business and Industry Divisions in matters pertaining to minority consumer fraud and/or deceptive trade practices.

• Participate in Taskforces and Work Groups which have relevance to the Ombudsman’s programs and purview.

• Coordinate with Department of Public Information Officer to publicize information and events through media and web site.

• Provide translation materials as needed.

Represent the Department of Business and Industry in interviews with minority print and broadcast media in matters pertaining to consumer fraud and/or deceptive trade practices.

• Maintain positive media relationships.

• Develop media campaigns regarding minority consumer affairs and/or deceptive trade practices.

• Pitch, write, and develop stories for print and broadcast media for the Department of Business and Industry.

Act as a liaison with the State of Nevada’s elected officials.

For more information about Leticia, visit http://business.nv.gov/PressReleases/PR-2007-10-18Ombudsman.pdf.