Hear from and meet with Latino leaders to discuss important issues impacting the Latino community. The importance of these topics lies in their direct impact on our lives: economic development as a driver of opportunity, the workforce adapting to a global market, education as a pillar of progress, health and equitable access for all, the...Read More
The United States continues to face significant challenges regarding immigration from Mexico, Central America, and South America, often neglecting the disproportionate risks faced by Latino immigrants. Tragically, many lose their lives in the pursuit of contributing to this nation’s growth and development. Read More
On behalf of the Unidos Executive Committee—myself, Grace Moreno, Zamawa Arenas, Rosalin Acosta and Juna Carlos Morales—and our Founding Steering Committee, let me begin by first thanking you for being part of this movement. Read More
On December 12, close to 200 Latinx leaders gathered to celebrate our progress, network, inspire each other, and commit to support each other and our community, Unidos. We’re grateful to Lieutenant Governor Driscoll and Latino elected officials for joining in the celebration.Read More
Andrew Melendez, Director of the Latino Economic Development Corp. in Springfield, orchestrated a meeting on December 6th, uniting Latino luminaries from Springfield, Holyoke, and Western Massachusetts. This passionate dialogue among business leaders, non-profit executives, and community members culminated in plans for the Western Massachusetts Unidos Steering Committee, aiming to lead the charge in Latino community...Read More
Liz Cruz, a leading figure in Worcester’s Latino community and President of the Latin American Business Organization, convened a gathering on December 5th that brought together diverse Latino leaders to kickstart the Unidos in Power Worcester chapter.Read More
“We’re one of the youngest and fastest-growing communities in the commonwealth and have been fueling the state’s growth over decades. There is a strength in the numbers of Latinos, in terms of our contributions to the economy, to the workforce in all sorts of sectors,” said Zamawa Arenas, founder and CEO of marketing agency Flowetik...Read More
«Somos una de las comunidades más jóvenes y de más rápido crecimiento en la Commonwealth y hemos estado contribuyendo con el crecimiento del estado durante décadas. Hay que destacar el número de latinos, en términos de nuestras contribuciones a la economía, en la fuerza laboral en todo tipo de sectores», dijo Zamawa Arenas, fundadora y...Read More
Santiago’s selection comes after some Latino leaders and advocacy groups pushed Healy to place more people of Latino descent in senior roles. On Friday, Unidos in Power — a group of Latino business, health care, and nonprofit leaders — praised Healey, saying in a statement that “as a Latino leader, [Santiago] will provide a strong...Read More
Unidos in Power, a statewide coalition of Latino leaders, also applauded Healey’s for appointing Santiago. Dr. Joseph Betancourt, a coalition member who has served as senior vice president for equity and community health at Massachusetts General Hospital, described Santiago as the “right leader at the right time to serve our veterans.”Read More
