Giuliana Valencia-Banks Archives

Baltimore County establishes working group on resource coordination to support victims of sexual exploitation, violence, domestic abuse

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the creation of the new Working Group on Resource Coordination to Support Victims of Sexual Exploitation, Violence, and Domestic Abuse which will be tasked with making recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence — and to prevent incidents from occurring in the first […]

Olszewski issues executive order to establish New Americans Task Force to build relationships with immigrant community

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In acknowledgement of the growing number of residents who are immigrants and their substantial contributions to Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week issued an executive order establishing a New Americans Task Force. The new Task Force will guide County government as it seeks to build and maintain positive relationships with members of the immigrant community, and share […]

Baltimore County named recipient of 2023 Gateways for Growth award

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has been named one of the recipients of the 2023 Gateways for Growth award. The Gateways for Growth Challenge is a competitive opportunity for localities to receive research support and technical assistance from the American Immigration Council and Welcoming America to improve immigrant inclusion in their communities. “Baltimore County’s diversity is its strength, and our goal is […]

Olszewski appoints Baltimore County’s first Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Giuliana Valencia-Banks will serve as Baltimore County’s first Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator and Joel Beller will serve as Acting Director of Government Affairs. As the Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator – a newly created position – Valencia-Banks will be a part of Baltimore County’s Office of Community and Engagement and will […]