David Hayes-Bautista

10/10/2026

This week reminded me that the California Latino GDP report is about far more than economics.

The California Latino GDP story is not solely a Latino story. It is California’s story.

The report’s findings have sparked important conversations with healthcare leaders, educators, community organizations, journalists, and business leaders across our state. Whether speaking with physicians at UCR, joining Gabriela Teissier for a fireside conversation, engaging with NAHLE Northern California, participating in discussions at Pacific Clinics, or celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with UCLA’s Department of Medicine, the same theme emerged again and again:

The success of California and the success of Latinos are inseparable.

For decades, Latino families have built businesses, strengthened communities, filled critical workforce needs, and created opportunities for future generations. The GDP data simply helps quantify what many Californians have witnessed firsthand: Latinos are helping drive the economic growth, innovation, and resilience that benefit all Californians.

What has been especially encouraging is seeing so many partners use this research as a starting point for deeper conversations about healthcare access, workforce development, education, leadership, and economic opportunity.
Research matters most when it moves beyond reports and into communities.
If you missed my fireside chat with Gabriela Teissier, I encourage you to watch the conversation or read the report:https://latinogdp.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026_CA_LatinoGDP.pdf

🎥 Watch here Fireside Chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vSfgDZCVo&feature=youtu.be

And if you only have a few minutes, this YouTube Short provides a quick snapshot of why the California Latino GDP story matters to all of us.

🎥 Watch here short CA Latino GDP: https://youtu.be/ePm2Po4Ko2s?is=P4Zm7AM2dRR8kiJg

10/07/2026

Want a better future for California? Invest in Latinos.

The latest California LatinoGDP™ report shows that Latinos propelled California’s economic growth in 2024. Latino economic output reached $1.07 trillion, and the number of Latinos with a bachelor’s degree or higher is growing 3.5 times faster than the number of highly educated non-Latinos.

The data are clear: investments in education, health, and opportunity for Latinos are investments in California’s future.

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📖 Read UCLA Newsroom’s coverage of the report. https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/california-latino-gdp-report

🎥 Then watch the California LatinoGDP™ Fireside Chat with Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, Matthew Fienup, and Gabriela Teissier to learn more about what these findings mean for California’s economy and workforce. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vSfgDZCVo&feature=youtu.be

10/05/2026

The latest California LatinoGDP™ report highlights a simple reality: California’s economic future depends on its Latino population.

Watch our fireside chat with Gabriela Teissier and Matthew Fienup as we discuss the findings and what they mean for the future of California.

🎥 Now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vSfgDZCVo&feature=youtu.be

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10/03/2026

For years, the data have told a clear story: California’s economic growth depends on its Latino population.
The latest California LatinoGDP™ report shows that Latinos are responsible for the state’s labor force growth and are central to its continued economic vitality. As we look toward the future, investments in education, health, and opportunity will help ensure California remains strong and prosperous.

Join Gabriela Teissier, Matthew Fienup, and me for a conversation about what the latest findings reveal about California’s future.

📅 Monday, October 5 at Noon
📍 LatinoGDP.us

LatinoEconomy

09/22/2026

For many years, I’ve said that to understand America’s future, we must understand the Latino experience.

I’m honored to join the Latino Leaders C-Suite & Board Directors Forum in Miami on Thursday where we will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping our communities, institutions, and economy. The data are clear: Latinos are not simply part of America’s future, we are helping create it today.

I look forward to engaging with fellow leaders and continuing this important dialogue.

09/15/2026

A century ago, Central Americans were already celebrating their independence in California.

In 1920, members of the Colonia Salvadoreña held a banquet and dance at San Francisco’s St. Francis Hotel to honor Salvadoran Independence Day. That same week, the Azteca Club, Inc. organized a celebration of Mexico’s independence.

These remarkable newspaper accounts remind us that Latino communities have deep historical roots in California.

I invite you to listen to my September 14, 2001 Gente&Health Podcast episode, “Celebrating 100 Years of Central American Independence in California,” and explore this rich and often overlooked chapter of our history.

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07/04/2026

In responding to columnist Pat Morrison’s questions for the Los Angeles Times article, Dr. Hayes-Bautista “connects the dots between Spanish and Mexican laws and traditions that stood in marked contrast with U.S. laws and traditions, but which made their way into California’s first Constitution in 1849, and influence the state to this day.”

Latino contributions to the 1849 California constitution included; the abolition of slavery; guaranteeing married women’s property rights independent of their husbands; allowing non-whites to vote; and California as a Spanish-English bilingual state.

Hayes-Bautista ended by comparing the US Constitution of 1787 to the Latino-inflected California constitution of 1849: “Which Constitution “looks more like the America we have today?”

Don’t get all cocky, you 13 original colonies. Yes, yes, 250 years, congratulations, enjoy the cake.

04/27/2026

This Cinco de Mayo at UCLA, we celebrate Latino resiliency, productivity, and record‑breaking economic growth – and understand why safeguarding this growth is critical to the nation’s future.
Join us for the 2026 U.S. Latino GDP Report Briefing.
📅 Tuesday, May 5 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. PT
📍 UCLA University Club
🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/26LatinoGDP