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The NHCSL is an organization serving and representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators from all states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://nhcsl.org/about/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators |language=en}}</ref> The organization's{{Who|date=July 2023}} mission is to serve as a catalyst for joint action on issues of common concern to all segments of the Hispanic community; a forum for [[information exchange]] and member [[Business networking|networking]]; an institute for [[leadership]] training; a liaison with sister U.S. Hispanic organizations throughout the country; a promoter of public/private partnerships with business and labor; and a partner with Hispanic state or provincial legislators and their associations representing [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]]. |
The NHCSL is an organization serving and representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators from all states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://nhcsl.org/about/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators |language=en}}</ref> The organization's{{Who|date=July 2023}} mission is to serve as a catalyst for joint action on issues of common concern to all segments of the Hispanic community; a forum for [[information exchange]] and member [[Business networking|networking]]; an institute for [[leadership]] training; a liaison with sister U.S. Hispanic organizations throughout the country; a promoter of public/private partnerships with business and labor; and a partner with Hispanic state or provincial legislators and their associations representing [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]]. |
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== NHCSL leadership |
== NHCSL leadership 2024-2025<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nhcsl.org/about/leadership/|title=Leadership|website=National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators|language=en|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>== |
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*President: Representative [[Angela Romero]] (UT)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=Utah House Democratic leader named president of National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators |url=https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/7/23992440/utah-house-democratic-leader-named-president-of-national-hispanic-caucus-of-state-legislators |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Deseret News |language=en}}</ref> |
*President: Representative [[Angela Romero]] (UT)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=Utah House Democratic leader named president of National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators |url=https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/7/23992440/utah-house-democratic-leader-named-president-of-national-hispanic-caucus-of-state-legislators |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Deseret News |language=en}}</ref> |
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*President-Elect: Representative [[Juan Candelaria]] (UT)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honored to Be NHCSL President-Elect! {{!}} Connecticut House Democrats |url=https://www.housedems.ct.gov/candelaria/honored-be-nhcsl-president-elect |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.housedems.ct.gov}}</ref> |
*President-Elect: Representative [[Juan Candelaria]] (UT)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honored to Be NHCSL President-Elect! {{!}} Connecticut House Democrats |url=https://www.housedems.ct.gov/candelaria/honored-be-nhcsl-president-elect |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.housedems.ct.gov}}</ref> |
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| Formation | 1989 |
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| Type | 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. United States |
Membership | Over 450 Hispanic State Legislators in the United States |
President | Representative Angela Romero (UT) |
Key people | Representative Juan Candelaria (CT), President-Elect Kenneth Romero, Executive Director |
| Website | www.nhcsl.org |
The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) is the non-partisan, 501(C)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1989 by then Colorado State Senator, Larry Trujillo. NHCSL represents over 450 elected Hispanic State legislators throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.[1] Since its founding, the NHCSL's primary mission has been development of policies and procedures that enhance quality of life for Hispanic Communities across the country.[2]
NHCSL works on behalf of State Legislators with Congress, the White House and the national advocacy groups.
The NHCSL is an organization serving and representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators from all states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States.[3] The organization's[who?] mission is to serve as a catalyst for joint action on issues of common concern to all segments of the Hispanic community; a forum for information exchange and member networking; an institute for leadership training; a liaison with sister U.S. Hispanic organizations throughout the country; a promoter of public/private partnerships with business and labor; and a partner with Hispanic state or provincial legislators and their associations representing Central and South America.
NHCSL leadership 2024-2025[4]
- President: Representative Angela Romero (UT)[5]
- President-Elect: Representative Juan Candelaria (UT)[6]
- Immediate Past President: Senator Nellie Pou (NJ)
- Vice President for Membership: Representative Victoria Neave (TX)
- Vice President for Public Policy: Senator Cristina Castro (IL)
- Secretary: Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self (WA)
- Treasurer: Representative Angel Matos (PR)
- East Region Chair: Assemblywoman Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (NY)
- Midwest Region Chair: Senator Celina Villanueva (IL)
- South Region Chair: Senator Jason Esteves (GA)
- West Region Chair: Representative Marcelino Quiñonez (AZ)[7]
In addition to the leadership team, NHCSL is governed by a 17-member executive committee.
NHCSL staff[8]
- Kenneth Romero, Executive Director[9]
- Guillermo L. Mena-Irizarry, Director of Legislation, Policy and Advocacy[9]
- Gabriela Benazar Acosta, Director of Communications[9]
- Carolina García, Director of Meetings and Membership Services[9]
References
- ^ "Hispanic Legislators at a Glance". National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- ^ "About Us". National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ "About Us". National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ "Leadership". National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- ^ "Utah House Democratic leader named president of National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators". Deseret News. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Honored to Be NHCSL President-Elect! | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Installs Rep. Angela Romero (UT) as President". National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Staff". National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ a b c d "Staff". National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Retrieved 2019-12-17.