UnidosUS Welcomes Five New National Leaders to Board of Directors

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WASHINGTON — UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, is proud to announce the addition of five distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: 

  • Paloma Izquierdo-Hernández, President and CEO, Urban Health Plan 
  • Angélica Pérez-Delgado, President and CEO, Ibero-American Action League  
  • Maria del Socorro Pesqueira, President, Healthy Communities Foundation 
  • Catherine Pino, Co-CEO & Founder, D&P Creative Strategies 
  • Raúl F. Salinas, Partner-In-Charge (Los Angeles), FBT Gibbons 

These new members bring deep expertise in healthcare, philanthropy, law, public service, community development and business, strengthening the Board as UnidosUS advances its mission to build a stronger America by creating opportunities for Latinos. 

“We are honored to welcome these five exceptional leaders to the UnidosUS Board of Directors,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS. “Their expertise and commitment to expanding opportunity will guide our strategy and deepen our impact as we seek to build wealth, health and power. At a time when Latino communities are facing significant challenges, their leadership will be instrumental in helping us drive policies, forge partnerships and champion solutions that promote economic prosperity, improve health outcomes and build lasting civic power.” 

“We are proud to welcome these outstanding leaders to the UnidosUS Board of Directors,” said Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, Chair of the UnidosUS Board of Directors. “Each brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to service, and a passion for creating a stronger country that offers opportunity to all. Their unique perspectives and expertise will strengthen our governance and UnidosUS’s impact.” 

Additionally, new appointments to the UnidosUS Board of Directors’ Executive Committee include:  

  • Rudy Espinoza, Vice Chair 
  • John Esquivel, Treasurer 
  • January Contreras, At-Large Member 
  • Roy C. Lopez, At-Large Member 
  • Irma Morin, At-Large Member 

The announcement comes ahead of the 2026 UnidosUS Annual Conference, to be held July 29-30 in Austin, TX. The Conference is the largest gathering of Latino advocates, community and business leaders, young professionals, and allies from across the country. 

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