YEARS
OF
Leadership —
One
Mission
FOR
the Future.
YEARS
OF
Leadership
—
One
Mission
FOR
the
Future.
For five decades, NALEO has been the nation’s cornerstone institution serving Latino policymakers. NALEO Educational Fund — the nation’s leading 501(c)(3) advancing Latino civic participation and representation — continues that legacy by preparing leaders to serve and strengthening pathways to civic power.
The NALEO 50th Anniversary honors this history and launches a new era of expanded opportunity, strategic investment, and accelerated leadership development.
“This moment calls us to lead with purpose. Together, we can shape a future where Latino leaders are fully prepared and empowered to strengthen their communities and improve the lives of their constituents.” — Erica Bernal-Martinez, CEO
Wear the Legacy
50 years of Latino leadership deserves to be celebrated — loudly, proudly, and in style.
For additional partnership opportunities, please contact development@naleo.org
50 Years of Impact
Developing Latino Leaders Who Serve Millions
- 17,000+ Latino public servants trained since 2000
- 130+ leadership and governance programs delivered
- Leaders collectively represent nearly 200,000,000 constituents
Providing Trusted Information at Scale
700,000+ hotline calls answered since 1988
A Bilingual Civic Resource Supporting Voter Questions, Election Protection, and Citizenship Guidance
- Rapid surge capacity during elections
- Thousands of calls handled in high-demand moments
- 20M+ digital impressions (2023–2025)
Opening the Door to Citizenship
- Nearly 250,000 aspiring citizens assisted since 1988
- 46,000+ N-400 applications completed (2020–2025)
- $4M+ invested in naturalization service providers
- $2M+ saved through fee waivers/reductions
Looking Ahead
We continue building the systems and pathways that support Latino communities and enrich American democracy. We are thrilled to continue this work as we look to further strengthen public leadership, expand civic participation and community support, and shape the national narrative and data on Latino political power.
View our 2026 calendar and join us at upcoming NALEO events and celebrations.
NALEO 43rd Annual Conference – Celebrating Where We Began. Building What Comes Next.
This summer, join us where we began for the NALEO 43rd Annual Conference in sunny Los Angeles, CA.
To stay informed on Conference updates, please join our mailing list here.
Thank You to Our 50th Anniversary Executive Circle Members
Andrew Robert Baldonado
Southern California Edison
Rudy Beserra
The Coca-Cola Company
José “Pepe” Estrada
Walmart
Antonia Hernandez/ Michael Stern Retired Judge
Maritza Kelly
PFM Group
The Honorable Monica Lozano
The Honorable Michelle Martinez
Dave & Bryan Montez
Bridget Lopez
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Rick Olivarez
Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP
In memory of Karyn Piña
Sandra Pizzaro
Genentech
Jeffrey Sanchez
A23some
Susana Santana
AT&T