In July 2020, Governor Ralph Northam appointed Luisa A. Igloria the 20th Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Virginia (2020–22); she is the 4th poet of color to receive this distinction.
Luisa A. Igloria was appointed Poet Laureate of Virginia by Governor Ralph Northam in July 2020, marking her tenure as the 20th holder of this position from 2020 to 2022; she is the fourth poet of color to receive this prestigious title.