JMURGUIa25@nul.org

UnidosUS is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. Since 2005, Janet Murguía has sought to strengthen UnidosUS’s work and enhance its record of impact as a vital American institution by amplifying the Latino voice on issues affecting the Hispanic community, including education, healthcare, immigration, civil rights, and the economy. Murguía began her career in Washington, DC, as legislative counsel to former Congressman Jim Slattery. She later worked at the White House, ultimately serving as Deputy Assistant and Director of Legislative Affairs to President Bill Clinton. After serving in the Clinton administration, Murguía was Deputy Campaign Manager and Director of Constituency Outreach for the Gore/Lieberman presidential campaign. Before joining UnidosUS, Murguía was Executive Vice Chancellor for University Relations at the University of Kansas.