FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2021

Contact:
David Castillo
(202) 489-9074
dcastillo@hispanicfederation.org

Hispanic Federation Announces Promotions
of Key Latina Leaders

NEW YORK — Hispanic Federation, one of the nation’s leading Latino organizations, announced today notable leadership promotions and departmental developments across the organization: Ingrid Àlvarez to Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement, Yanidsi Velez to New England Regional Director, and Laudi Campo to Florida State Director.

Today’s announcement comes as the Federation has expanded its network to 32 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. The strategic appointments announced today will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s rapidly expanding geographic footprint.

“What makes our institution successful is our commitment to prioritize investments in our teams and develop their capacity to create community impact. During the coronavirus pandemic, many women professionals of color were disproportionately impacted in the workplace. Hispanic Federation’s team has demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges and we are especially proud of these merited promotions. Our leaders and teams are essential to building and sustaining the partnerships that drive our organization’s innovation and growth,” said Frankie Miranda, President and CEO.

Ingrid Àlvarez has been promoted to Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement. In her new role, she will oversee the organization’s public policy priorities and advocacy strategies across the Federation’s state and regional offices. Ms. Àlvarez has been a member of Hispanic Federation’s team since 2014 and has previously served as the New England Regional Director, spearheading the institution’s nonprofit capacity-building, grantmaking, technical assistance, public policy and advocacy work in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

She presently serves as an appointed member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Connecticut Advisory Committee; is a Connecticut Health Foundation Academy of Health Equity and Adaptive Leadership Fellow; named Latinos United for Professional Advancement (LUPA)-Connecticut’s Latina of the Year in 2016; recipient of the Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award by the National Community Development Association, District of Columbia. Ms. Àlvarez earned a Masters of Arts in Education Public Policy from Columbia University, and holds Bachelors of Arts degrees in Political Science and Spanish, Language, Culture and Literature from Syracuse University.

Yanidsi Velez joins the HF Connecticut State Office as the New England Regional Director, bringing over 15 years of dynamic community development and strategic advocacy to empower and engage the Latino community. Ms. Velez, who has notably served as the Florida State Director, has been with Hispanic Federation for four years and brings a wide range of experience and insight to her new position. She was recognized by the United States Congress as an Influential Latino in 2018 and by the City of Orlando for her ongoing contributions and leadership in 2021. Ms. Velez holds two bachelor’s degrees with her most recent one a degree in Communications. She also holds a non-profit management certification.

Laudi Campo has been promoted to the role of Florida State Director. Having previously served as the Deputy Director in the Florida State Office since 2019, Laudi succeeds Yanidsi Velez. Laudi has played a prominent leadership role in HF’s Florida operations and is a recognized community service and civic engagement leader. Originally from Morovis, Puerto Rico, she has successfully served as the Communications Specialist for the Puerto Rico Senate, as the Public Relations Director of the City of Vega Alta in Puerto Rico, and as an aide to the Orlando District 2 Commissioner. Laudi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Communications with a minor in Public Relations from the University of Puerto Rico.