Engage, empower, and mobilize
The Latino Agenda is united to increase Latino voter turnout, empower our community beyond a single election cycle, and elect more Latino leaders. Our mission is to engage, empower, and mobilize our community year-round with expert political guidance and real investment in proven strategies.
THE PROBLEM
Nearly 1.5 million Latinos call Massachusetts home, yet Latino voter turnout remains insignificant in presidential elections and even less in state and local elections — a clear sign of disengagement.
In 2024, we saw historically low voter participation in Latino strongholds like Lawrence, Holyoke, and Chelsea — a troubling indication that Latino voters don’t feel empowered.
Political parties and candidates don’t spend significant resources on our community and in turn Latinos don’t vote because they aren’t mobilized.
The Latino Agenda IEPAC is built by and for Massachusetts Latinos. Meet the team.
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Cesar Ruiz
CHAIR
Trailblazing civic leader and entrepreneur from Springfield, Massachusetts, with decades of experience in public service, business, and community activism. -
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Tomás Gonzalez
IEPAC DIRECTOR
A veteran of numerous city and statewide candidate and social campaigns in his defined career as an agent of change in Boston’s movements for social justice and empowerment. -
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Ingrid Harik
TREASURER
A seasoned finance professional with over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry specializing in financial analysis, risk management, and operational efficiency. -
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Italo Fini
SENIOR ADVISOR
Brazilian-born, Massachusetts-based political consultant and lobbyist who has spent over a decade transforming the Commonwealth through policy, campaigns, and representation. -
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Andrew Melendez
SENIOR ADVISOR
Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation, with experience securing over $3M in grants, launching 15+ businesses, and advancing Latino economic equity across Western Massachusetts. -
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Thomas R. Kiley
GENERAL COUNSEL
Former Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General and partner in the law firm, Cosgrove, Eisenberg & Kiley P.C. He brings his legal expertise to bear on all of the lobbying firm’s business activities.
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