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Honorary Consul of Guatemala in Jupiter
Jerónimo Camposeco
106 Military Trail, Jupiter Florida 33458 561-255-9047/chomojacal@yahoo.com
Social Worker, Educator, Researcher, Translator
Areas of Strength
| Bilingual: English & Spanish | Expert Social and Anthropological Researcher |
| Experienced Immigration Paralegal | Communication Skills |
| Proficient Interpreter & Translator | |
| Fluent in Mayan Languages (Popti’, Jakaltek, Q’anjob’al, Akateco) |
Highlights of Experience
- Assisted Immigrant Community in Educational, Cultural & Social Needs
- Counseled & Provided Resources to Migrant Farm Workers
- Interpreted & Negotiated for Clients in Immigration Court
- Researched Farm Worker Labor Practices for Various Universities
- Assisted in Immigration Study at University of Florida
- Participated In Anthropological Case Studies for Guatemala Ministry of Education
- Incorporated and Administered Non Profit Agencies Benefiting Immigrants
- Lectured on Immigration and Migrant Workers at Various Universities & Conferences
- Produced & Hosted Radio program in Jupiter, Fl.
Employment
| Corn Maya/ Jupiter, Fl. | Honorary Program Director | 1987-2010 |
| RCMA/ Delray Beach, Fl | Family Support Specialist | 1990-2006 |
| Berlitz International | Interpreter/Translator | 1987-1997 |
| Florida Rural Legal Svs/PB County | Paralegal/Community Spec. | 1992-1995 |
| 99.5 FM Radio/ Jupiter, Fl | Producer/Host | 1994-1995 |
Publications
Working Poor: Farmworkers in the United States- Co-Author
“Maya in Exile”, Guatemalans in Florida- Introduction & Collaborator
“Jacaltec Alphabet” in Alfabeto de las Lenguas Mayances
“La Mujer Jacalteca” Guatemalan Indigenous Institute
Education
BA- Alejandro Cordova Institute, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Coursework in Social Anthropology at San Carlos University, Guatemala City
Scholarship Program on Adult Education for Latin American Immigrants
Community Activities and Honors
“Voiceless Speak Fund” Award 2010-Guatemalan Human Rights Commission
Glory Award 2006- Community Services in Delray Beach
Honorary Consul of Guatemala/ Jupiter, Fl.- 2006-Present
Board of Directors Guatemalan Maya Center 1994-Present/Lake Worh, Fl
Co Promoter Sister City Program 2005-Jupiter Fl/Jacaltenango, Guatemala
Former Vice President Board of Directors- El Sol- 2007-2008/Jupiter, Fl
Dwight Allison Fellows Award 2004-Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counties
Office of Florida Governor Award for work with FEMA 2004
Catholic Charities Board of Directors 1998-1999
