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Fuerza Latina: Director Melanie Fontes Rainer

English: As part of our Fuerza Latina series, Latinas Represent is proud to feature inspiring stories of Latinas making a difference in public service. These

Why I Vote | Isabella Diaz

As a Latina first-generation student from New York City, I have had incredible opportunities in my life due to my geographical location. For instance, I

Why I Vote | Karla Bobadilla

I vote because I want to use my privilege of being able to vote for good– to enrich my future and community. It is wild

Latinas Represent aims to create the most comprehensive resource to identify Latina elected officials at every level of government in United States.

Latinas in U.S. Politics 2022 Report

Latinas in record numbers are serving in elected office across levels, but we are still vastly underrepresented when compared to our numbers in the population.

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Meet six women working to diversify our democracy

Women’s History Month, recognized every year in March, celebrates progress made in women’s rights and representation — and highlights how far there still is to go. This year, the theme is Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

GAIN Power Spotlight Series: Stephanie Lopez

GAIN Power is proud to spotlight Stephanie Lopez, the Executive Director of Latinas Represent.

Melinda French Gates calls for women’s parity in political leadership

Women make up just over half of the U.S. population, but only a quarter of federal lawmakers identify as female. Melinda French Gates is financing efforts to change the tide on these “unacceptable” statistics and get more women elected— through her company, Pivotal Ventures.

GAIN Power Spotlight Series: Stephanie Lopez

GAIN Power is proud to spotlight Stephanie Lopez, the Executive Director of Latinas Represent.

Melinda French Gates calls for women’s parity in political leadership

Women make up just over half of the U.S. population, but only a quarter of federal lawmakers identify as female. Melinda French Gates is financing efforts to change the tide on these "unacceptable" statistics and get more women elected— through her company, Pivotal Ventures.