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11/03/2026

🗳 Check in on your friends and family to be sure they voted today! I voted for a brighter future for these little angels, my niece and nephew, and for every person in our community who deserves to live and work in dignity.

Supporting UnidosUS’ economic opportunity work, clients, and conferences around the country these past two years, I’ve seen, heard and felt so many of the challenges people are facing.

Tougher economic conditions, scary and inhumane immigration enforcement actions, the tight job market, and budget cuts coming out of Washington, D.C. impact everything from cuts to our schools and healthcare, to higher grocery and gas prices, to our physical and mental health.

At the same time, I’ve seen the power of the good that comes when we unite, organize and engage in the political process.
It’s time for a positive change.

Your vote truly does make a difference. Please vote today if you haven’t already done so.

Then call, text and talk to people in your circles today who may not be regular voters, or who may need a hand getting to the polls to encourage them and help them out.

Your trusted one-on-one outreach makes a difference. Now, more than ever, we need to make sure every vote is cast and every voice is heard.

Congrats to all of my candidate friends, campaign staff and volunteers who’ve been pouring their hearts and souls into positioning stronger leaders into elected office. Wishing you much success today!! 💙

10/16/2026

This had the sweetest end. Beverly Shelton's kindergarteners filled my heart when I joined them as a guest reader for Hispanic Heritage Month. 🥰

I brought “El Juego de la Lotería” by René Colato Lainez as the book to read to them. And as a gift for the class, I brought the actual game and frijoles (pinto beans) to show them how to play. I loved playing Lotería (which is like a Mexican bingo game) with my Aby, my great-grandmother, so it was special to share this with them.

As soon as I stepped into class the kids were chatty and full of compliments … for my dress, my hair, my shoes, my earrings. I told them I dressed up just for them. 😊

They loved repeating the Spanish words, especially shouting lotería!

These confident, active listeners each shared their name and a question for me … even better than Q&A sessions I’ve seen in rooms with adults.

We talked about everything, from how I worked for Presidents Obama and Biden, to my favorite color roses and favorite pets, to my favorite foods … my Aby’s Mexican spaghetti and chicken mole, which they were excited about once they learned it’s made with chocolate.
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Once they were done learning all about me, they gave me the best hugs at the end of our time and we all said, “Adios.”

I can’t help but reflect on what a special educator Beverly is. We met back in 2012 when I was the Obama campaign’s Virginia Latino Vote Director and stayed in touch ever since. She brought in several guest readers throughout HHM and planned many activities so the kiddos could learn about, and celebrate, Latino culture. While it looks fun from the outside, it’s a lot of work and thought behind the scenes. It’s what transforms a classroom into a safe, fun and magical space for learning. ✨️🏫✨️

Thank you, Beverly, for welcoming me to your class, and — more importantly — for helping raise these little learners into little leaders.

And thanks to every educator creating special moments like this every day.
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10/09/2026

There's still time for you to join Saturday's free group coaching zoom!

If day has you thinking about...

🤑 How to level up your salary, career or activism...

👩🏽‍💼Starting your business or side gig …

🌟 Or stepping into a new era in your life …

Join me for a free webinar tomorrow, Saturday, October 8th at 12pm ET..

Mastering Your Reinvention:
Building Your Playbook for Your Next Bold Move

This isn’t some pre-recorded webinar. It’s us.

It’s a space where I’ll share some frameworks and then open the floor to coach and support you on whatever is most important to you right now.

If you're ready to go deeper — I’m also now accepting Fall and Winter season clients for the Inclusive Leadership Intensive cohort, individual coaching packages, and consulting/keynote/workshop services for organizations.

Sign up at hopeandpowerstrategies.com or the link in my bio, and book a call to learn more.

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10/09/2026

For Day, I shared this video on my newly launched business TikTok account offering you tips on salary negotiation and advocacy to help end the Latina pay gap.

Latinas earn just 53¢ for every $1 a white man makes, a $1 million loss over a career. We must change that.

Check out the video at https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLMHWS6t/.

This week, these tips came into play as I coached a woman who almost said yes to a low offer. She reminded herself she was worth fighting for, asked for more, and got it.

You can do this too. You never know what’s possible if you don’t ask.

Want help figuring this all out?

→ Join me for a free group coaching zoom this Saturday, Oct 10 at 12pm ET called Mastering Your Reinvention.

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IKPHSg2PT4KGtyxLldYx1g #/registration

I also encourage you to follow and support Justice for Migrant Women (), and the Coalition. Join them in pressing Congress to act on pay discrimination and workplace safety.

And with elections around the corner, volunteer and vote for candidates who’ll be our champions.

Be bold, be courageous, y échale ganas.

07/29/2026

Thanks to and everybody who participated in the “Reimagining Health. Modernizing Care” legislative summit in the U.S. Capitol. It was an honor to moderate a conversation with professionals and students on what's needed to build stronger career pathways in the new health AI economy.

It was also truly special to meet inside the Capitol room named in honor of retired U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress.

Through policy, programs, funding and coalition work, we must do more to ensure technology and health solutions aren’t just being developed for community. Community must be at the center of tech and health developments, benefit through improved health outcomes and be positioned to advance economically as creators, executives and staff of key health, tech and AI organizations.

Learn about the National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved, the INSPIRED AI Academy program and more at https://www.nhit.org .

07/14/2026

Students: Tomorrow, W. 7/15 is your last day to apply for the NHIT INSPIRED™ AI Academy in partnership with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health!

Hope and Power Strategies, Consulting & Leadership Coaching is excited to be consulting with NHIT and supporting this partnership with ASPPH focused on training undergrad and grad students in how to tackle real public health challenges using AI, health informatics, and data-driven innovation.

The Fall 2026 cohort of the AI Academy is fully remote and accessible, with the option to participate in a hybrid setting from NHIT’s Arlington, VA office if students are in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia region—or interested in spending the Fall semester in the area.

🚀 SPREAD THE WORD & APPLY TODAY: https://www.nhit.org

🌟 COLLEGE & CORPORATE LEADERS: We’re also seeking sponsors, trainers and guest speakers for this program. Visit the link above and DM me if interested in learning more!

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07/11/2026

I'm officially a Lambda Lady! 🌴🥰🌙
Thanks to Lambda Theta Alpha Incorporated for selecting me to join your beautiful sisterhood as an honorary member. It means the world for you to recognize me not only for the job titles I've held and work I've led, but – more importantly – the woman and leader I strive to be in the world.

When I was an undergrad student, Latina sororities were just emerging in our area. I was part of a club that eventually led to the founding of a Latina sorority, and just thought the timing wasn't there for me to actually be in a sorority.

I proudly supported my sister, Christine, as she went on to become a member of LTA. And I loved organizing and working with LTA friends and leading workshops with hermanas over the years.

So it truly warmed my heart to receive the touching letter in the mail announcing that I was nominated, and selected for, honorary membership in our nation's first Latina sorority.

Through a thoughtful June ceremony, founding mothers and current leaders welcomed me and my impressive line sister, former Philadelphia Councilmember Maria Quiñones Sanchez.

I now carry a deeper appreciation for the organization's roots in academic excellence, political power building and advancing education, racial and social justice.

I carry an extra feeling of support in a challenging world.

And I carry excitement for the new experiences I'll share in the future with this sisterhood driven by the values of unity, love and respect.

Gracias, President Rosie Diaz, Christine and Yadira Sanchez for the nomination and everybody who supported my nomination and welcoming process. And congrats to my line sis, Maria!

P.S. This story is your sign to revisit something you thought you missed out on in your younger days. It may not be too late. ❤️

03/12/2026

I'm excited to moderate this special Hispanic Lobbyists Association panel spotlighting Latina leaders working in government affairs and the federal landscape.

From Capitol Hill and the White House, to the nonprofits and organizations influencing them, we're shaping policy and breaking barriers in unique and impactful ways.

Join us to hear from a dynamic panel of bipartisan leaders sharing their journeys, consejos, and real talk on thriving in the rooms where decisions are made. Stay for the reception and lively conversation with phenomenal mujeres!

📅 Thursday, March 12 | 5:30–8 PM

🤳 Register for the event and your HLA membership at https://www.hispaniclobbyists.org

💛 HLA members, this event is for you! Not an HLA member yet? This is the perfect time to sign up!

Membership to the The Hispanic Lobbyists Association (HLA), a 501 (c)(6) organization, is open to all individuals who self-identify with -- or are committed to -- supporting the Hispanic/Latino community and who have professional responsibilities in the field of government relations and/or public affairs. Its mission is to advance and empower Hispanic/Latino government relations and public affairs professionals by fostering mentorship and professional development opportunities. HLA’s members are talented advocates whose expertise and knowledge make for a more informed policy making process. They work in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors; serve as community relations, external affairs, government relations, policy, and public affairs advocates; and are experts in a broad range of issues, including cybersecurity, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, media, tax, technology, and telecommunications.

💐 Special thanks to event lead , HLA president , the HLA Board and hosts at for bringing this event to life.

01/22/2026

🎯 RSVP to join today’s Goal Getter zoom starting shortly at 9am PT/ 12pm ET at https://www.hopeandpowerstrategies.com

Whether you’re looking for a new job or promotion, thinking of ways to make a bigger impact, seeking some extra motivation or ready to work on that big dream you’ve been thinking about for a while, let’s zoom and work on turning those ideas into reality in 2026!

Led by founder, Melody Gonzales, the session will offer goal-setting and mindset frameworks to help you start the new year with more clarity and action steps towards success.

Can’t make it today?

RSVP for next Wednesday’s Goal Getter zoom and learn more about the upcoming Inclusive Leadership Intensive cohort, confidential one-on-one coaching packages and consulting services that can help you and your organization work towards your big goals this year.

Let's partner to build more hope, power and progress in 2026!

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