Interchange – Juana Orellan Watson: Indiana Latinos

Host Lisa Morrison interviews Juana Orellan Watson, Senior Advisor for Latino Affairs to Governor Mitch Daniels. Born and raised in a small village in central Mexico, Juana relocated to Indiana in 1978 with limited education and limited English fluency. Determined to fully adapt into her new environment, she worked diligently to develop her English and eventually earned a doctorate degree in Education from Indiana University. Watson then dedicated herself to helping other Latinos adapt to their new lives in Indiana. She has founded a number of organizations and initiatives around the state, including the Indiana Diversity Women’s Network and a Hispanic Center in Columbus, Indiana.