About me
Héctor Sánchez Barba is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mi Familia Vota, one of the nation's leading Latino civic engagement organizations. A nationally recognized advocate for civil rights and democracy, he has dedicated his career to building Latino political power, expanding voter participation, and advancing policies that strengthen immigrant families and working communities. Under his leadership, Mi Familia Vota has built one of the country's largest Latino grassroots organizing networks, mobilizing communities year-round to shape public policy and elections.
Originally from Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, Sánchez Barba earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in political science from the University of Texas at El Paso. Before joining Mi Familia Vota, he led the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) and built a career grounded in community organizing, labor rights, immigration advocacy, and civic participation. His work has consistently focused on empowering Latino communities through voter education, citizenship initiatives, census outreach, and efforts to combat voter suppression.
Sánchez Barba has also played a leading role in national advocacy, serving as Chair Emeritus of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, Board Chair of Planned Parenthood Global, a member of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America Board, and a trustee of Earthjustice. A frequent commentator and speaker on civil rights, democracy, and Latino political engagement, he has received numerous honors, including Mexico's Ohtli Award and Spain's Order of Civil Merit for his contributions to Hispanic communities.
