The Republican National Committee has started gearing up their efforts in the swing state of Virginia, announcing Monday that Jeyben Castro will start April 25 as the new director of Hispanic outreach in Virginia.

Castro has long volunteered with the Republican Party, canvassing and working phone banks for the 2000 and 2004 George W. Bush campaigns and managing a volunteer team for the 2008 Republican National Convention. He most recently worked for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

“The Hispanic community is the country’s fastest-growing demographic and will play a pivotal role in helping the country change direction from the failed leadership and policies of Barack Obama,” RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said.

The RNC also announced directors in five other key election states: Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico and North Carolina.

The directors, who also speak Spanish, will work to engage Hispanic voters in spreading the Republican message through get-out-the-vote efforts, volunteer training and event-hosting from rallies to house meetings.

