Teresa Romero

Teresa Romero (born June 23, 1949) is an American labor union leader.

Teresa Romero
Born (1949-06-23) June 23, 1949
Mexico City, Mexico
Occupations
AwardsPresidential Medal of Freedom (2024)

In 2018, Romero became the first woman to lead the United Farm Workers as President,[1] the first Latina to hold the position.[2]

In 2020, Romero was named by Carnegie Corporation of New York as an honoree of the Great Immigrants Award[3]

In May 2024, Romero received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.[4] Cesar Chavez, the United Farm Workers co-founder, posthumously received the honor in 1994.[5]

References
  1. Mohan, Geoffrey (August 28, 2018). "The longtime head of the UFW is stepping down. His replacement will be the first woman to lead the union". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  2. Gomez, Shirley (May 3, 2024). "PRESIDENT BIDEN HONORS TWO LATINAS WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM". Hola. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  3. Nierenberg, Danielle. "14 Latinx Food Change Makers – Food Tank". foodtank.com. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  4. "The Leadership Conference Celebrates Judy Shepard, Teresa Romero, and More Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom". The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  5. "President Clinton Presents Posthumous Medal of Freedom to Cesar Chavez at the White House". April 8, 1994. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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