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Intern Spotlight: Christina Velazquez
Name: Christina Velazquez University: Florida International University Major: Political Science & Women’s Studies Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Hometown: Miami, FL Why did you decide to major in political science and what brought you to LatinasRepresent? My...

Make a Voting Plan
Whether you plan to vote early, by mail, or on election day, a voting plan will make the process easier.

Why the 2020 U.S. Census Matters – Casa de Esperanza Podcast
https://soundcloud.com/casadeesperanza/you-count-why-the-2020-us-census-matters# Casa de Esperanza is a member of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA). They work to mobilize Latin@ communities to build healthy futures and recently launched a new series...

Intern Spotlight: Alexandra Gulden
Alexandra Gulden is an NHLA Women and Public Policy intern. She is a student at Kenyon College majoring in International Studies.

NHLA Praises Supreme Court’s Decision Against Ending DACA, Calls on Congress to Enact Permanent Relief
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2020 Contact: Sandra Hernandez (310) 386-5768 shernandez@maldef.org NHLA Praises Supreme Court’s Decision Against Ending DACA, Calls on Congress to Enact Permanent Relief (WASHINGTON D.C.) - The National...

NHLA Applauds Supreme Court’s Employment Protections for LGBTQ Workers, Warns There Is More Work to Be Done
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2020 Contact: Sandra Hernandez(310) 386-5768shernandez@maldef.org NHLA Applauds Supreme Court’s Employment Protections for LGBTQ Workers, Warns There Is More Work to Be Done (WASHINGTON D.C.) - The National...

NHLA Statement in Solidarity with the Black Community
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 5, 2020 Contact: Sandra Hernandez(310) 386-5768shernandez@maldef.org NHLA STATEMENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE BLACK COMMUNITY (WASHINGTON D.C.) - The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a coalition of more than 40 of...

5 Tips for Latinas Looking to Climb Capitol Hill
Maria Meier served in senior positions in both Senate and House Democratic Leadership offices. Despite her drive, the road to securing a job on the Hill was not easy. Here are her 5 tips for Latinas interested in public service.

Latina Leader: Maria Elena Durazo
We had the privilege of interviewing Maria Elena Durazo in 2015, below are some excerpts from our conversation with her, where she provides insight into her journey and encourages Latinas to become organizers and politicians who lead by example. Note: This interview...

My Path to Public Service
My Path to Public Service: How a Fellowship Helped Me Build My Career I grew up in a working-class neighborhood of California in an area that has seen its fair share of economic struggles. Our skies were permanently stained gray, a result of the smog blowing in from...
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