With less than six months on the job, Juany Torres, who has worked for Mayor Ron Nirenberg as senior policy advisor, director of community engagement and as LGBT liaison, is leaving City Hall. Out In SA obtained a copy of an email Torres sent to colleagues and community members. In it she gives no reason…
Mayor Nirenberg Appoints Liaison to LGBT Community
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced on September 6 that he is appointing a liaison to the LGBT community. Juany Torres, who currently serves as senior policy advisor and director of community engagement in the Office of the Mayor, will serve as the point of contact between Nirenberg and the LGBT community. “Our entire city…
The Diversity and Inclusion Office Is Hiring
Kiran Bains, who heads up the city’s Diversity and Inclusion Office, announced that the department, which Bains currently runs alone, is hiring a special projects manager. “As an office of one, I have deeply appreciated your support in ensuring the success of the Diversity and Inclusion Office. As the year comes to a close, I…
LGBT Chamber, City of SA among diversity awardees
The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce was the recipient of a DiversityFirst award from the local chapter of the Texas Diversity Council at their awards luncheon on November 10 at the University of the Incarnate Word’s Rosenberg Sky Room. The Diversity Council’s award program “recognizes individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations and business establishments across…