The Hispanic Lobbyists Association (HLA), a 501 (c)(6) organization, was founded in 2006. Its mission is to advance and empower Hispanic/Latino government relations and public affairs professionals by fostering mentorship and professional development opportunities. HLA strongly believes in the importance of diversifying the profession so that it reflects the changing face of America.
Membership is calendar year and open to all individuals who self-identify with or are committed to supporting the Hispanic/Latino community and who have professional responsibilities in the field of government relations and/or public affairs.
HLA’s members are talented advocates whose expertise and knowledge make for a more informed policy making process. They work in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors; serve as community relations, external affairs, government relations, policy, and public affairs advocates; and are experts in a broad range of issues, including cybersecurity, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, media, tax, technology, and telecommunications.
Empowering Hispanics in the field of government relations
Board of Directors
The HLA Board of Directors consists of the Executive Committee (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chief of Communications). The Board of Directors also includes nine at-large members. All seats are elected by the general membership and board members serve two-year terms. The current term is for 2023-24.
Lucia Alonzo
Micheal Best Strategies
President
Ivelisse Porroa-García
Crossroads Strategies
Vice President
Erica Romero
Latinos for Education
Secretary
Maria Luisa Boyce
UPS
Treasurer
Jose R. Mercado
DoorDash
Communications Chief
Carlos A. Becerra
Florida International University
At-large board member
Manuel Bonilla
American Society of Anesthesiologists
At-large board member
Javier Gamboa
Business Roundtable
At-large board member
Omar Franco
Becker & Poliakoff
At-large board member
Art Motta
National Hispanic Medical Association
At-large board member
Nicolas Quinones
Salt River Project
At-large board member
Norberto Salinas
Salinas & Scism
At-large board member
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Do I have to be a registered lobbyist to join HLA?No. HLA’s membership is open to all individuals who self-identify with or are committed to supporting the Hispanic/Latino community and who have professional responsibilities in the field of government relations and/or public affairs.
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When does my membership start/end?HLA’s membership is calendar year. Membership starts on January 1st and ends on December 31st.
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I have joined HLA. How do I get involved?Attend our events and sign-up for one of our committees — communications, mentorship, professional development, social, diversity and inclusion, and Avanza.
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Is my HLA membership transferable?Individual membership is non-transferable. If a member leaves their organization, the membership goes with them.
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How can I renew my HLA membership?Click here to renew your membership!
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Are my HLA membership dues tax deductible?HLA is a 501(c)(6) organization. Your dues are not deductible as charitable donations but may be tax deductible as a business expense. Please consult your tax adviser or the IRS to determine whether your membership dues are tax deductible.