NHLI Takes the Lead to Ensure
Latina Inclusion in the New Administration
This past election cycle an unprecedented number of Latinas — representing nearly half of the estimated 11 million Latino voters who cast ballots — made history and demonstrated their force and value to the nation. Latinas took the first step by coming out in droves. NHLI took the second step by leading an effort to translate the Latina political power into opportunities for Latinas in the new administration.
As 2008 came to an end, NHLI launched CELINA: Campaign to Ensure Latina Inclusion in the New Administration, to make certain the new administration recognizes Latinas’ leadership, influence and impact.
NHLI will play a strong advocacy role to ensure that highly qualified Latinas are adequately represented among the lists of candidates for consideration.
In late November, hundreds of Hispanic women from across the nation interested in learning about the application process joined NHLI in a teleconference facilitated by major Latina political players including NHLI’s President, Cristina López; Ingrid Duran, NHLI Board Chair and Founding Executive Board Member of PODER PAC; Liz Montoya, Obama Transition Team, Department of Energy; Rita Jaramillo, Director of Latino Outreach, National Education Association (NEA) and Former Clinton Presidential Appointee; and NHLI Founding Board Member and three times presidential appointee, Maria Elena Toraño.
The teleconference provided a clear overview of the application process, resources available and expectations of interested candidates.
NHLI’s commitment to promote Latina leadership in the new administration extends beyond the conference call. In the coming months, NHLI will continue to take names and resumes and compile a Latina list to present to the Transition Team and ensure it is included in other Latino, women’s and other diversity lists. Candidates’ resumes will be promoted through the various channels that are organizing efforts.
For more information visit www.nhli.org.This past election cycle an unprecedented number of Latinas — representing nearly half of the estimated 11 million Latino voters who cast ballots — made history and demonstrated their force and value to the nation.
Latinas took the first step by coming out in droves. NHLI took the second step by leading an effort to translate the Latina political power into opportunities for Latinas in the new administration.
As 2008 came to an end, NHLI launched CELINA: Campaign to Ensure Latina Inclusion in the New Administration, to make certain the new administration recognizes Latinas’ leadership, influence and impact.
NHLI will play a strong advocacy role to ensure that highly qualified Latinas are adequately represented among the lists of candidates for consideration.
In late November, hundreds of Hispanic women from across the nation interested in learning about the application process joined NHLI in a teleconference facilitated by major Latina political players including NHLI’s President, Cristina López; Ingrid Duran, NHLI Board Chair and Founding Executive Board Member of PODER PAC; Liz Montoya, Obama Transition Team, Department of Energy; Rita Jaramillo, Director of Latino Outreach, National Education Association (NEA) and Former Clinton Presidential Appointee; and NHLI Founding Board Member and three times presidential appointee, Maria Elena Toraño.
The teleconference provided a clear overview of the application process, resources available and expectations of interested candidates.
NHLI’s commitment to promote Latina leadership in the new administration extends beyond the conference call. In the
coming months, NHLI will continue to take names and resumes and compile a Latina list to present to the Transition Team and ensure it is included in other Latino, women’s and other diversity lists. Candidates’ resumes will be promoted through the various channels that are organizing efforts. |
