";s:4:"text";s:3709:"In 2018, Voto Latino registered 15 percent of new Texas voters. Voto Latino is a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing LatinosÕ innate leadership. Never take that right for granted.” Francoise has worked ever since to extend that right to everyone and ensure the fair and equitable participation of everyone in the political process.Before starting The Vidal Group, LLC, Alfredo worked in New York as an Ombudsman for the Secretary of State, the Director of Finance for the Division of Human Rights, the Assistant Director of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs for Governor Cuomo and as the Senior Internal Auditor for the Department of Transportation. Brian also provided legislative analysis and counseling for the National Immigration Forum in connection with the 2013 comprehensive immigration reform bill, which passed the US Senate but died in the US House. Brianna later worked on a historic Senate race in Texas, engaging tens of thousands of Texans. Over the years we've evolved into an organization dedicated to providing young Latinos the tools to create a future of their choosing. Over her more than 29 years as a professional fundraiser, Eugenia has obtained record-level annual and multi-year gifts ranging from $250,000 to $18,000,000. Previously, Brandon directed Public Affairs for the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco in California and Washington DC, worked as a policy advisor for the California State Assembly Speaker and was lead for various corporate and political clients at a leading media and political consulting firm.Together, Ingrid and her wife Catherine founded PODER PAC, a political action committee by Latinas for Latinas. Brian also served as personal counsel to the widow of Ken Saro-Wiwa.Voto Latino and Voto Latino Foundation Board MemberEve Maldonado O’Toole is leader of Holland & Knight’s Local Government Group and Principal of Evolve Strategies LLC.