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Staff, Interns, and Consultants

Staff

Silvia Henriquez
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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Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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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Maria Elena Perez
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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Elizabeth Barajas-Román
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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Samantha E. Harper
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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Verónica Bayetti Flores
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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Debora Upegui-Hernández
Senior Research Associate

At NLIRH, Debora 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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Stephanie Alvarado
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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Interns

Nicole Catá
Policy Intern

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

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Rita J. Martinez
Development and Communications Intern

Rita J. Martinez provides support to the Development and Communications Department at NLIRH. 

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Lucy Panza
DC Policy Intern

Lucy provides support to the Policy Department at NLIRH’s Washington, DC office.

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Sheila Reynoso
Research Intern

Sheila provides assistance to the Research Department at NLIRH.

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Susana Sánchez
Community Mobilization Intern

Susana provides support to the Community Mobilization department at NLIRH.

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Interested in interning with NLIRH? Check here for internship opportunities.

Consultants

Camino Public Relations
Communications and Media

Camino Public Relations serves as NLIRH's communications and media consultants. Camino PR supports NLIRH's media advocacy, publicity, communications strategies, marketing campaigns, social marketing initiatives, promotion, and crisis communication.

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Rachel Weintraub
Fundraising Counsel

Rachel Weintraub serves as the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health's Fundraising and Board Development consultant, assisting the organization with its institutional development efforts through board development and the structuring of the organization's fundraising program. 

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Miriam Zoila Pérez
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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