Staff & Interns

Staff

Executive Director

Silvia Henriquez is responsible for the overall management, fundraising and administration of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.

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Deputy Director

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas is the Deputy Director at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, the only national reproductive justice organization that specifically works to advance reproductive health and rights for Latinas.

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Director of Community Mobilization

Maria Elena is responsible for increasing Latina’s participation in the Reproductive Justice Movement through the Latinas Organizing for Leadership and Advocacy (LOLA) Training Series, the Latina Advocacy Networks (LANs), and the Institute’s participation in cross-movement initiatives such as the Southwest Partnership.

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Director of Policy

At NLIRH, Elizabeth is responsible for advancing the Institute’s policy agenda and legislative priorities, and for managing the Washington, D.C. office.

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Senior Research Associate

At NLIRH, Liza carries out research projects that support the Institute’s policy, advocacy, and community mobilization work and contribute knowledge that advances reproductive justice.

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Senior Associate for Development and Communications

Samantha is responsible for implementing the strategic fundraising and communications goals of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.

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Senior Policy Analyst

At NLIRH Verónica conducts research and analysis of national policy that affects the sexual and reproductive health and rights of Latinas, as well as writing and speaking about these issues.

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National Field Organizer

At NLIRH, Stephanie is in charge of supporting, fostering and cultivating the development of Latina Advocacy Networks (LAN) located in different states around the nation. She also identifies, builds, and develops a diverse group of Latina leaders and activists to organize around Reproductive Justice issues at a local, state, and national level.

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E-Communications Manager

At NLIRH, Miriam manages the website and online Instantes newsletter, NLIRH's blog and online action alerts. Miriam is based in Washington, DC.

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Interns

Policy Intern

Nicole Cata provides assistance to the Policy and Advocacy Department at NLIRH.

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Research Intern

Sheila provides assistance to the Research Department at NLIRH.

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Policy Intern

Zarah provides support to the Policy and Advocacy Department at NLIRH.

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Community Mobilization Intern

Melissa provides support to the Community Mobilization Department at NLIRH.

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Development and Communications Intern

Krystal provides assistance to the Development and Communications team at NLIRH.

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