An Organization's Mission

to Empower the Next Generation

Conservation Opportunity, with support from Hispanic Access' Community Navigator program, recently achieved a major milestone. The organization secured a $50,000 federal grant from the U.S. Forest Service.

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Paving Collaborative

Opportunities in the Federal Government

In Mike's current role as an intern at the Bureau of Reclamation, he is deeply involved in the Binational Program, a collaborative effort between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Catalyzing Change Through the

Integration of Cultural Heritage

Andrés Pérez Cintrón, a passionate environmental advocate from Puerto Rico, has a unique view about the integration of cultural knowledge in the field of natural resources.

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Fostering Opportunities

for Students of Color

Yashira, a passionate advocate for conservation and community empowerment, has devoted her career to bridging gaps and creating opportunities for young leaders of color.

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Empowering Latino Leaders

In Conservation at COP28

While Vanessa Muñoz has had many great moments in her role as Hispanic Access Foundation’s Conservation Program Manager, one of the most recent achievements for her and the team has been their participation at COP28 as they release a new report.

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Establishing Access

Hispanic Access Foundation helps Latinos throughout the nation access opportunities that help improve their lives, communities and the nation as a whole.

Developing Leaders

Through trainings, events, information and support, Hispanic Access helps leaders strengthen their capabilities and position them to have a lasting impact on their communities.

Elevating Voices

Whether connecting Latinos with decision makers or media, ensuring their voices are heard is critical to creating change, guaranteeing equity and preserving cultural heritage.

Underrepresented Areas

While there are many areas where the Latino perspective is underrepresented, Hispanic Access promotes equity and responsibility in various aspects of their lives.

News Releases 17 January 2025
Hispanic Access’ Statement on ‘Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act’ Introduction
Washington, D.C.-- Representatives Celeste Maloy and Mark Amodei introduced a bill to repeal the president’s authority to designate…
Spotlight Story 14 January 2025
Bridging Oceans and Communities: Yadira Capaz’s Mission to Protect South Florida’s Ecosystems
Yadira Capaz is a leader in conservation, blending advocacy, community engagement, and environmental restoration to address pressing ecological…
News Releases 07 January 2025
Hispanic Access’ Statement on the Designation of Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla National Monument
President Joe Biden’s designation of Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California and Sáttitla National Monument in Northern California…

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MANO Project
The core purpose for the MANO Project (My Access to Network Opportunities) is to connect, build and develop…
Conservation
Hispanic Access Foundation’s conservation program seeks to elevate diverse Latino voices and leaders to support Latino communities to…
Hispanic Leadership Network
The Hispanic Leadership Network is a five-year program funded by the Lilly Endowment to develop a mentoring and…

Blog 16 January 2025
Chuckwalla: A National Monument of Love, Culture, and Conservation
As someone who grew up exploring the Chuckwalla Desert alongside my father, the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument…
Blog 06 January 2025
Reconnecting with Ancestral Lands
Hello! My name is Tierra Lomabalaquihoya, and I am from the Bluebird clan. I come from the village…
Blog 20 December 2024
Southwest Fire Ecology Conference
In November, I attended the Southwest Fire Ecology Conference in Santa Fe, NM. The conference ran from Monday-…