About
Latinas Represent is the national, nonpartisan home for Latinas seeking out public service opportunities. We honor the uniqueness of Latina experiences across the country, uplifting and celebrating our communities’ diversity. With that in mind, we are creating new norms in public service and strengthening the ecosystem of organizations supporting Latinas. Together, we are connecting Latinas to the resources they need to transform their communities and our democracy. Come join our community of Latinas who are ready to lead and support one another.
Latinas Represent does not endorse any candidates to public office.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
- Non-partisan to support political participation regardless of political orientation;
- Nationally focused with connections to state and local communities;
- Focused on the uniqueness and diversity of Latina
experiences across the country; - Accessible to all to foster connections and build solidarity;
- Supportive of the leadership potential in every person – we seek to transform potential into power;
- In solidarity with organizations seeking out systemic change for racial, reproductive and environmental justice.
Stephanie Gabriela Lopez
Executive Director
Our Leadership
Latinas Represent is a Latina-led, founded, and operated organization. We work closely with Latina communities and are proud to be in partnership with current and former elected officials, community advocates, writers, scholars, journalists, philanthropists, and political organizations.
Stephanie Gabriela Lopez serves as the Executive Director at Latinas Represent. In this role, she oversees and manages strategic planning, development, programming, communications, and coalition work. As the proud daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, this work is deeply personal to Stephanie, who is committed to advancing Latina leadership in all spaces, including public service. Prior to her role at Latinas Represent, Stephanie worked in international education, children’s rights, and immigration advocacy. She has nearly a decade of experience working alongside people and organizations dedicated to advocating for a more just and equitable world.
Stephanie earned a Master’s degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Cambridge, while on a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and holds an undergraduate degree in political science and mass communication and journalism from California State University, Fresno. In 2022, Stephanie was selected as an Aspen Institute Forum on Women and Girls SOAR Fellow.
What We Do
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Narrative Change
To change the perception of who can and should be an elected official.
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Training Program
To better prepare Latinas to run for office through an inclusive and intersectional lens, created by Latinas for Latinas.
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Program Advisors
To ensure partner programs are inclusive and intentional about recruiting Latinas.
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Online Community
To foster and expand networks among Latinas.
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National Connector
To strengthen the organizational system and foster connections among Latinas and the organizations that support them.
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Research
To fill gaps in knowledge that currently exist around the state of Latina representation in U.S. politics.
Our Results
Envision a New Political Landscape
Receive Training
Get Support
Join a Community
Learn More
Reach Their Goals
Envision a New Political Landscape
See more positive images of Latinas in public service.
Receive Training
Attend trainings and gain skills to step into their power.
Get Support
Have a community of Latinas who support each other on their political journey.
Join a Community
Access partner programs that are focused on women broadly and are now more inclusive of Latina experiences.
Learn More
Know more about the state of Latinas in politics in the U.S.
Reach Their Goals
Transform communities through public service.
Careers
We welcome applicants who have a keen interest in advancing women in politics, particularly those who are interested in increasing Latina representation and participation in politics. All applications are screened by real people. Cover letters may be addressed to “Program Manager.”
NOTE: Internship applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.
Washington DC
Annual Report
NOTE: Latinas Represent does not endorse any candidate to public office.