Promoting Hispanics in the Field of Government Relations
In recent years, the role of Hispanics in American politics and business has grown to record levels allowing more Hispanics to serve in public and leadership positions now more than ever. With increased participation comes increased awareness on issues impacting the Hispanic community and an increased need for advocates to ensure proper understanding of those issues.
The Hispanic Lobbyists Association was founded in 2006 by a group of Washington advocates with a vision to organize and associate Hispanic lobbyists across the country into an organization to promote communication, education, and bipartisanship.
Purpose
Providing mentoring opportunities for Hispanic youth and/or professionals seeking to enter the profession of governmental advocacy;
Educating its members on the principles and techniques of governmental advocacy; Developing and encouraging high standards of service and conduct by professionals engaged in governmental advocacy;
Providing opportunities for exchange of experience and opinions on subjects relating to governmental advocacy through discussion and publications;
Promoting communication and understanding on the role of those engaged in the profession of governmental advocacy in the enactment of Federal laws and regulations.
