Jaime Suárez Delgado is Making Space for Latino Voices in Civic Life
Some of the most important work in a community happens quietly.
It happens in meetings, on boards and commissions, and in the conversations where someone has to make sure the people affected by a decision are also represented in the room. For Jaime Suárez Delgado, that work has become part of a larger commitment to service, heritage and opportunity in Nebraska.
Suárez Delgado is an Omaha entrepreneur, civic leader and son of immigrant parents who came to the city in pursuit of the American dream. His official biography with the Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans describes an upbringing shaped by diligence, service and faith, values that have continued to guide his involvement in the community.
Today, Suárez Delgado serves as a commissioner with the Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans. The commission works to connect state government with Nebraska’s Hispanic and Latino communities, creating an important avenue for community needs and perspectives to reach policymakers.
It is the kind of civic work that does not always come with a spotlight, but representation in those spaces matters.
For Nebraska’s Latino communities, having people with lived experience and community connections involved in public institutions can help ensure conversations about opportunity, resources, and the future include the people those decisions affect.
Suárez Delgado’s commitment to service extends beyond state government.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors of OneWorld Community Health Centers, where he is listed as chief operations officer of J-Lap Group LLC. OneWorld provides health and community services with a focus on culturally respectful care, and underserved populations.
His involvement with OneWorld is also not new. Records show Suárez Delgado serving on the organization’s board for years, including in its 2016 annual report. That longevity speaks to another side of community leadership: showing up consistently.
Suárez Delgado has also brought his perspective to the preservation of Omaha’s history. He previously served on the Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, with 2023 commission records documenting his service. The commission's work centers on protecting and recognizing places connected to Omaha’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Suárez Delgado’s work is a reminder that leadership does not always need to be loud to make an impact. Sometimes it means taking a seat at the table, doing the work, and making sure there is space for more voices to be heard. And sometimes, creating that space is part of the legacy itself.