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WHO WE ARE

A non-partisan statewide Latino advocacy coalition

WHO WE ARE

A non-partisan statewide Latino advocacy coalition

Our Vision for 2030

The Unidos in Power coalition envisions a thriving Latino community in Massachusetts by 2030—harnessing its collective strength, exceptional talents, diverse perspectives, and rich cultural heritage to create a prosperous future for Latinos and the entire state.

Our Priorities for 2030

The Unidos in Power coalition strengthens prosperity, well-being, and opportunities for Latinos statewide by focusing on six key priorities:

  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Health Equity
  • Housing
  • Immigration
  • Workforce

Our Purpose for 2030

Guided by a bold vision for 2030, Unidos in Power is a statewide movement and network committed to driving transformative progress for Massachusetts’ vibrant and fast-growing Latino community.

U​nidos in Power comprises Latino leaders and Latino-serving organizations, working collaboratively with government, business, nonprofit, and community stakeholders to advance the interests and well-being of the Latino community.

Our
Operating
Principles

The Unidos in Power coalition advances our statewide efforts through the following core operating principles:

Steering Committee

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Rosalin Acosta

Former Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development,
Unidos in Power Vice Chair

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Zamawa Arenas

Founder & CEO,
Flowetik

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Phyllis Barajas

Founder & CEO,
Conexión

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Joseph R. Betancourt

M.D., President, The Commonwealth Fund Unidos in Power Chair

Carlos Cappas

Chief Behavioral Health Officer,
Lynn Community Health Center

Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

Ph.D., CEO, IBA – Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción

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Elizabeth Cruz

President, Latin American
Business Organization

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Noemi Custodia-Lara

Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, Urban College of Boston

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Xiomara DeLobato

Vice President and Chief of Staff
Western Mass Economic Development Council

Jose Escribano

Chief of Family & Community Engagement,
Springfield Public Schools

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Amanda Fernandez

Founder & CEO,
Latinos for Education

David Hernandez

Chair & Co-Founder,
Latino Law Enforcement Group of Boston

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Natalia V. Hilton

President, ALPFA Boston

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Javier Juarez

Director,
Latino Equity Fund

Joesiah Gonzalez

Interim Executive Director,
Home City Development

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Frances Martinez

President Founder – CEO
North Shore Latino Business Association

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Andrew Melendez

Founder/Director, Latino Economic
Development Corporation

Izzy Marrero

Chief and Executive Director of Safety,
Security and Crisis Response, Boston Public Schools

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Juan Carlos Morales

Managing Partner, Surfside Capital Advisors

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Grace R. Moreno

CEO, Massachusetts LGBT
Chamber of Commerce

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Isis Ortiz

Vice President Portfolio Manager,
Eastern Bank

Claudia Quintero

Director of Central West Justice Center,
Community Legal Aid

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Eneida Roman

CEO,
Amplify Latinx

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Natalia Urtubey

Foundation Fellow,
Eastern Bank Foundation

Key facts

Latinos are a major source for human capital.

22% of students in Massachusetts are Latino.

The Latino community will make up over 35% of the workforce by 2030.

Funding Partners

We deeply appreciate our funding partners for their support.

Logo of The Boston Foundation
Logo of the Torres Family Foundation
Logo of Amplify Latinx
Logo ASG
Logo of Beth Israel Lahey Health
Logo El Mundo Boston
Logo El Planeta
Logo Flowetik
Logo Latino Economic Develpment Corporation
Logo Melendez & Beauchamp Family Fund
Logo The Newbury Boston
Logo Surfside Capital
Logo WEReach

Individual Sponsors

Joseph Betancourt

Rosalin Acosta

Migdalia Diaz

Cesar Archilla