Inaugural Director
The Delaware Office of New Americans

Rony Baltazar-Lopez was appointed by Governor Matt Meyer in 2025 as the inaugural Director of the Delaware Office of New Americans. He previously served five years as Director of Policy and Communications at the Delaware Department of State under two Secretaries of State. Earlier, he worked at the Delaware Attorney General’s Office and in the U.S. Senate for Senator Tom Carper, focusing on immigration, homeland security, and foreign affairs. Appointed by Governor John Carney, he serves as Vice Chair of the Delaware Hispanic Commission. He also serves as Board President of La Red Health Center. A Milford native, he holds degrees in political science and public administration from the University of Delaware.