National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) is the non-partisan, 501(C)(3) organization founded in 1989 by then Colorado State Senator, Larry Trujillo. NHCSL today represents over 320 elected Hispanic State legislators throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 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.[citation needed]

The NHCSL continues to be a leader in the fight for additional resources at all levels of government.[citation needed] Hispanics nationwide can benefit from better housing, education, healthcare, and business opportunities in both the public and private sectors. NHCSL works on behalf of State Legislators with Congress, the White House and the national advocacy community to influence and direct these important national priorities.

The NHCSL is the preeminent organization serving and representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators from all states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States.[citation needed] Our[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

  • State Senator Iris Martinez (IL), President
  • State Representative Minnie Gonzalez (CT), First Vice President
  • State Representative Mario Goico (KS), VP for Public Policy
  • State Representative Pedro "Pete" Marin (GA), VP for Membership
  • State Senator Juan M. Pichardo (RI), Secretary
  • State Representative Mara Candelaria Reardon (IN), Treasuer
  • State Senator Ross I. Romero, Parliamentarian
  • State Representative Joseph E. Miro, Immediate Past President

In addition to the leadership team, NHCSL is governed by a 28-member executive committee.

NHCSL staff

  • Rhina Villatoro, Policy and Communications Manager
  • Nelly Robles, Administrative Policy Associate

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