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Executive Director of CASA, Gustavo Torres oversees the largest Latino and immigrant organization in the Mid-Atlantic. Gustavo came to the United States from Colombia. He joined CASA’s staff as a community organizer and became CASA’s executive director in 1994. Under his leadership, CASA has grown from a small social service organization to over 125,000 members entity. His tireless efforts expanded CASA in Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania. …

Nagender Madavaram discussed with Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Jake Weissmann about various issues in the county. Weissmann brings legislative and State operations experience to Montgomery County. Most recently, he served as Chief of Staff, Office of the Senate President for the Maryland State Senate. He is an experienced manager of both staff and budgets and knows how to work collaboratively with diverse and varied coalitions. The interview covers topics of transportation, economy, jobs, Montgomery County Revenue Authority, environment, supporting of businesses, and Department of Housing Affairs. …

Nagender Madavaram discussed with Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Sonia More about her role during COVID. Prior to joining the current office, Sonia served as the Director of Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar, an initiative aimed at providing an integrated response to address the impact of the COVID pandemic in the Latino community. …

Nagender Madavaram discussed with Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Sonia Mora about her role during Covid. Prior to joining the current office, Sonia served as the Director of Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar, an initiative aimed at providing an integrated response to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Latino community. …

Scott E. Goldstein is Fire Chief of The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Chief Goldstein commands a staff of approximately 2,700 personnel with an infrastructure that includes thirty-seven fire and rescue stations. …