NALEO Educational Fund

Be in the room where it all happens! 🙌🏾 Early Bird Registration for the NALEO 43rd Annual Conference in LA is officially open! 🌴☀️ Get the lowest rates of the year and secure your spot before they sell out. Rates increase after 4/24. Register today 🔗 naleo.org/naleola

The “Latino event of the year” lands in Los Angeles July 14–16. 📍🌴☀️ We’re bringing together Latino leaders and advocates who shape the future of our communities. Plus, we're celebrating 50 years of NALEO leadership! 🔗Register now: cvent.me/kwxvQO #NALEOLA #NALEO50

Happy Retirement, Angie! 🥂✨ After 28 years of incredible service, Angela "Angie" Weimer Wogahn is retiring. From helping guide conferences to making NALEO a true familia, her impact is lasting. We’ll miss her spirit and constant support! Wish her joy, rest, and adventure! 👇🏾

“By eviscerating the Voting Rights Act, this could open the door to counties and localities looking at how they used Section 2 to draw their maps and challenging those maps,” said Rosalind Gold, chief public policy officer of NALEO Educational Fund. calmatters.org/politics/2026/…

Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act undermines legal protections that have helped Latinos gain representation in politics, California Democrats and activists say. cal.news/4taWlQD 📸 Larry Valenzuela

It’s here! 🛍️ 🔥 Shop the official NALEO 50th Anniversary store today. Don’t miss our must-have item: The 50th Anniversary Soccer Jersey. 👕 ⚽️ Perfect for World Cup parties, the NALEO Annual Conference, and much more! 🛒 Order yours today: store.naleo.org

NALEO Educational Fund CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez issued this statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. 🏦📝

Latino leaders surge into local office as Trump-era attacks fuel new urgency dailynews.com/2026/04/27/lat…

Líderes hispanos irrumpen en cargos locales ante ataques de la era Trump que avivan urgencia apnews.com/article/eeuu-h…

FIRST LOOK ✨ The NALEO Annual Conference has been completely reimagined! Get your first look at what’s new and why this year’s conference is the place to be. Register today before Early Bird rates end April 24!  🔗 cvent.me/kwxvQO #NALEOLA #NALEO50

I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Vice President of the Board of Directors for @NALEO! This role is a responsibility to help open doors, build pathways to public service, and ensure Latino communities are part of the decisions that shape our future. I look forward to working with colleagues across the country to grow civic engagement, support emerging leaders, and keep our focus on delivering results that matter in people’s daily lives. #txlege

📣 @Brian_Colon has been elected NALEO Board President for the '26–'27 term! Confirmed VPs are: 🔸 First VP: Texas State Senator @CesarJBlanco 🔸 Second VP: Coconino County Treasurer @SarahBenatar They are focused on equipping Latino officials to serve their communities!

Huge thanks to @CityBellGardens, Mayor De La Rosa, and Councilmember @JorgelChavezD for the incredible hospitality! (2/2)

A room full of leadership and vision in Bell Gardens! ✨ 🌹 We gathered in Bell Gardens with @RepLindaSanchez, @carlos_glezgtez, @RosarioMarin1, and @Alex4Hawthorne to hear directly from our members on how NALEO can best support their leadership. (1/2)

Thank you, @SenatorLujan, for your leadership & for meeting w/ our CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez. 🤝 We had a vital discussion on the issues facing Latinos in NM and nationwide. Together, we’re working to bridge the gap between local leaders & Congress to deliver for our community!

“NALEO invested in me. Now it’s our turn to give back." — Michele Martinez For 50 years, NALEO has shaped and empowered Latino leaders, including past president Michele Martinez. Our work is far from done. Make a gift to support future Latino leaders 🔗 naleo.org/donate

Grateful to have joined yesterday’s "@NALEO Member Listening Series", alongside CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez, @RepLindaSanchez and many other leaders. NALEO plays a critical role in advancing nonpartisan Latino civic engagement. Proud to be part of these meaningful conversations.

As oral arguments begin today in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara, NALEO Educational Fund released the following statement from CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez. 📄 👉🏽

We're proud to spotlight Hon. @LCastroRamirez for #WomensHistoryMonth! 🏠✨ From leading @HUDgov’s Public & Indian Housing under President Obama to her current role as President & CEO of @HACLA1938, we honor her commitment to sustainable housing & stronger communities. #NALEOLA

Many thanks to @nmasUnivision34 for hosting @NALEO to conduct voter registration at the 5K Race & Health Fair they held at @EastLACollege today.

Thanks to NALEO Member @ruedas_julia and our NALEO Members on the El Monte City Council for being incredible hosts! 🤝✨ Next stop: Bell Gardens on Wednesday, April 8! 🗓️ DM us for details! (2/2) #NALEOLA #NALEO50

The San Gabriel Valley showed up! 🌄📍 Our Southern California Listening Series continued this week in El Monte. From identifying top policy priorities to the future of NALEO programming, these talks ensure our work remains rooted in the needs of the leaders we serve. (1/2)