Luz B. Colon epitomizes integrity, hard work and passion for service in every detail of Community Service for the last 25 years for the City of Philadelphia and the State of Pennsylvania in various Governmental roles. Luz grew up in North Philadelphia, in the Kensington section, the very same community in where her roots were planted and continues to serve.  Luz’s cultural background and focus on community collaboration has led her to a number of volunteer opportunities and community and government leadership roles.

In March of 2016, Luz was named by Governor Tom Wolf as the Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission for Latino Affairs (GACLA). Luz has embraced this state-wide leadership role with typical vigor and charm, strongly connecting with near and distant Latino communities throughout Pennsylvania. Luz also has had the pleasure to work for council members such as the former Councilman Angel L. Ortiz and current Council members, Blondell Reynolds Brown & Bill Greenlee. Her position with Councilman Greenlee specifically allowed her to grow into a significant leadership role.  These positions have allowed her to service the needs and bridge the gap between the Government and the community. 

Through her role as the Governor Wolf’s Latino liaison and her other government and leadership roles, Luz has organized innumerable community events all over the city and state to bring her many resources to help communities.  A highlight of her accomplishments locally is that she was one of the founders of the Philadelphia 76ers La Liga Del Barrio Basketball League Organization.  Where her leadership role was recognized by Philadelphia 76ers Basketball League and awarded the 76ers Game Changer award in 2018.

As a Latina, she represents the Latino Community and assumes personal responsibility to bring forth and showcase what the Latino community is doing in a positive light in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She is a current member of the National Conference of Puerto Rican Woman (NACOPRW) and the National Puerto Rican Agenda (NPRA).  She’s also dedicated 15 years as a committee person for the 20th Ward and 10th Division in the City of Philadelphia, to help get out the vote. In 2014, Luz was invited to sit on the Philadelphia FIGHT Advisory Committee, the largest HIV/AIDS comprehensive medical care organization in the Philadelphia area and was recently appointed board member of APM (Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc.)

Luz is the proud mother of two little boys, Joseph, age 19 and Sebastian, age 14. Because Luz is so passionate about growth and knowledge, she is currently enrolled in Rosemont College to finish her undergrade in pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.