Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez, UCF Professor of History, presents "Before-and-after Maria”

Over 200,000 people have migrated from Puerto Rico since hurricane Maria devastated the island. Following the storm’s landfall, the Central Florida area has become a refuge to a growing number of Puerto Ricans impacted by the storm. Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez, UCF Professor of History, continues to share his expert knowledge on Latinos in the United States with local, national and international audiences.
He was invited by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando focusing on hurricane Maria, its impact on Puerto Rico and the storms impact on Puerto Rican migration to Central Florida. The presentation, entitled “Before-and-after Maria”, was presented to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando’s Trustees Annual Meeting.