Unidos in Power launches the 1st Annual Representation Report: Latinos in Executive Roles in State Government
“This 1st Annual Representation Report is both a benchmark and a beginning. Unidos in Power calls on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to partner in achieving representative leadership that reflects the full strength of our communities. Progress is possible, but only with continued commitment, transparency, and action.”
Unidos in Power, a coalition of Latino leaders across the Commonwealth, published a data-driven analysis of Latino representation in senior roles within the executive branch.
The report draws on employment data from the MA State Diversity Dashboard, analyzing 13 quarters of personnel data spanning the last three quarters of the Baker administration and first nine quarters of the Healey administration.
Latino Representation in Top Executive Leadership
Some key findings from the report:
“As of 2025, the Massachusetts state government comprises of 45,770 employees and of those only 45 are Latino in “Top Executive” leadership roles”
“While there has been progress, Latinos remain underrepresented relative to their ~15% share of the Massachusetts population.”
The report offers recommendations including a Governor’s Office and Cabinet walkthrough, pipeline development, equity accountability, appointment consideration lists, and community engagement.
