Latina Civic Action Announces New Slate of Officers
Bipartisan Organization Aims to Increase Latina Participation in Public Office

Trenton, NJ – December 5, 2024 – Latina Civic Action, New Jersey’s leading statewide Latina organization seeking to increase Latina representation in government and politics, announces its slate of new officers for 2025. Latina Civic Action advocates for the rights of Latinas to have a seat at the table in government and politics so that the Latino community can have a voice in enacting policies that encourage economic opportunity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of society in New Jersey. The organization is excited to welcome the new executive committee and is excited to see their contributions fulfill the mission of Latina Civic Action.

LATINA CIVIC ACTION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE for 2025:

Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, President
Flora Castillo, Vice President of Finance
Cristina Pinzon, Vice President of Membership
Milagros Camacho, Secretary
Lucia Gomez, Treasurer

The board of Latina Civic Action wants to thank Interim President Flora Castillo for her leadership and service. As the interim President, Flora Castillo took the helm as president of Latina Civic Action last year from founding president Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, while she stepped down as an officer to run a historic election as the first woman candidate to officially appear on the ballot to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate. She earned second place behind Andy Kim.

During last year, Latina Civic led key efforts to engage Latinas in the political process with Latinas Building the Bench and Latina Ambassadors for Reproductive Justice forums, engaging Latinas across New Jersey in conversations about leadership and policy. “I am deeply honored and committed to building the bench for Latinas across all levels of government,” stated Flora Castillo, “I will continue to do so as Vice President of Finance, securing that our organization builds the resources to continue our education and engagement efforts to make sure Latinas are active participants in our politics and government,” concluded Flora Castillo.

“I am excited to return as President of Latina Civic, to continue to build on our legacy to advocate for Latina representation at all levels of government,” stated Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, re-elected President for her second term. “When we founded Latina Civic Action in 2019, we made it our founding principle to send a Latina to the U.S. Congress in ten years. I am happy to say that with the support of our board and allies, and through our education and advocacy programs, we have achieved that milestone in five years by helping elect Nellie Pou, the first Latina to represent New Jersey on a federal level. “We celebrate this historic moment by re-committing ourselves to walk the talk: Latinas can run and win in every district in New Jersey. Latina Civic stands for representation, equality, and empowerment of Latinas in political and government positions and I am honored to once again be chosen by my colleagues on our board to lead our common vision forward,” concluded Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina.

“Being a part of Latina Civic Action means we are committed to inspire and pave the way for future generations of Latinas interested in leadership roles across all levels of government,” explained Cristina Pinzon, Vice President of Membership. “I’m excited to create opportunities for the next generation of women full of dreams, character, a strong sense of civic duty,  and eagerness to represent the community in a fair and equitable manner.”

Latinos make up to 21% of the population in New Jersey. The 2025 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump showed the strength of the Latino vote in impacting election decisions on a local and national scale. In New Jersey, this growing electorate proved their strength in numbers by making their voices heard at the ballot box.

“Every year, approximately 1.4 million Latinos become eligible to vote. With an ever-growing and strengthening presence, it is increasingly important to expand and elevate Latino representation that is reflective of a widening demographic,” states Lucia Gomez, newly elected Treasurer. “Latina Civic Action is committed to supporting Latina candidates in their political endeavors and cultivating a strong support system that encourages more minority and female engagement in positions of power. The election of Congresswoman Nellie Pou, who won her election to represent CD-9 in the U.S. House of Representatives, is a first major stride in ensuring equal representation for Latinas in Congress,” concludes Lucia Gomez.

“Latina Civic Action is an opportunity for Latinas to have a voice and a seat at the table in government roles and be able to represent the community with respect, seriousness, and responsibility. As the organization welcomes a new executive board, we are committed to staying true to the mission and serving the community in a positive way,” states Milagros Camacho, Secretary for the Board.

About Latina Civic Action
Latina Civic Action advocates for the rights of Latinas to have a seat at the table in government and politics so that the community can have a voice in enacting policies that encourage economic opportunity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of society. Their goal is to directly engage voters and educate them to vote for the issues and candidates that advance their mission of empowering Latinas. For more information or to support our mission, visit www.latinacivicaction.com.