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Name: Stephanie Arely Zacatares University: University of California, Santa Barbara  Major: Sociology Expected Graduation Date: June 2021 Hometown: Long Beach, CaliforniaWhy did you choose your major? As a first-generation, transfer student, I did not have any tools...

Name: Nicole Herrera-Moro University: UC Santa Cruz Major: Latin American Latino Studies & Spanish Studies  Expected Graduation Date: June 2021 Hometown: Napa, CAWhy did you choose your major? I decided to major in Latin American Latino Studies to further my...

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...

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

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...

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

  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...

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...

  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...

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.