NALEO Educational Fund

06/04/2026

Our CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez will be a presenter at : Rooted in Purpose, Rising con Poder on Tuesday, June 9, in Los Angeles, CA!

She will be participating in the "Charla #1.1" Power, Policy, and the Counter-Offensive Latino Leadership Against Authoritarianism," a conversation that examines how coordinated attacks on democracy require a coordinated response across journalism, labor, civil rights, and policy

This powerful conference brings together Latino philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, and community changemakers from across the country. Register and join the conversation → https://events.bizzabo.com/765326?utm_source=Hispanics+in+Philanthropy+Newsletter&utm_campaign=d46012cef2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_08_27_07_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ad2504f795-99430014&mc_cid=d46012cef2&mc_eid=0f4f6eea51

05/29/2026

🌵 NALEO in the Grand Canyon State! 🌵

Earlier this week, our CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez paid a special visit to the Arizona State Capitol, connecting with NALEO Familia and Arizona Latino state leaders.

A huge thank you to House Speaker Steve Montenegro, Senator Catherine Miranda, Representative Cesar Aguilar, Representative Anna Abeyta, NALEO Second Vice President and Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar, and NALEO Board Member Stephanie Parra for hosting us!

During the visit, members of the Arizona State Senate presented Erica with a Legislative Proclamation honoring her incredible service to our community! We are so proud of her leadership and grateful for Arizona's warm welcome. 📜🙌

🎟️ Reminder: The countdown is officially on! We are only 6 weeks away from our annual conference in Los Angeles. Arizona members, don’t wait—register today! 📲🔗 https://cvent.me/kwxvQO.

05/18/2026

The future of Latino leadership is being shaped in Los Angeles. 📍🌴☀️

From July 14–16, 2026, the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown will host the "Latino event of the year." We are bringing together the nation’s most influential Latino policymakers, thought leaders, and community advocates to shape the future of our communities.

Hear from Southern California NALEO Members Long Beach Community College Trustee Vivian Malauulu, Baldwin Park Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada, El Monte City Councilmember Dr. Julia Ruedas, and Hawthorne Mayor Alex Vargas as they prepare for three days of inspiration, advocacy, and a historic celebration honoring 50 years of Latino leadership.

Secure your spot today: https://cvent.me/kwxvQO

05/01/2026

Happy Retirement, Angie! 🥂 ✨ After 28 years of incredible service, Angela "Angie" Weimer Wogahn, our national director of human resources, is embarking on her well-earned retirement.

Whether she was helping guide our annual conference or ensuring every team member felt valued and connected, Angie worked tirelessly to make NALEO a true familia. We will miss her constant support to staff and, most of all, her wonderful spirit.

We hope this next chapter is your best one yet.

Please join us in the comments by sharing your favorite memories and wishing Angie a retirement filled with joy, rest, and adventure! 💌👇🏾

04/30/2026

“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.

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. https://cal.news/4tG9To1

📸 Larry Valenzuela

04/30/2026

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the official NALEO 50th Anniversary Store! 🛍️ 🔥

Shop our brand-new 50th Anniversary merch. This collection was designed to celebrate five decades of leadership and our future together.

Our must-have item? The NALEO Soccer Jersey! ⚽ It’s the perfect way to show your pride at World Cup celebrations this summer and at our upcoming NALEO Annual Conference.

🛒 Shop the full collection and join the celebration today: https://store.naleo.org/

04/29/2026

NALEO Educational Fund CEO Erica Bernal-Martinez issued this statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. 🏦 📝: https://bit.ly/PR042926

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

04/22/2026

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.

Forget the "sit down and listen" conference. For the NALEO 43rd Annual Conference, NALEO is returning to Los Angeles with a total overhaul. We are tackling the most urgent issues facing our communities—the housing crisis, AI, immigration enforcement, and affordability—with zero fluff and 100% real talk.

Don't miss your chance to be in the room with the voices shaping the moment.

Register now before Early Bird rates end April 24! 🔗 https://cvent.me/kwxvQO