CMAS Distinguished Lecture 2025 presents Héctor Sánchez Barba

The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) invites you to its inspiring annual Distinguished Lecture featuring Héctor Sánchez Barba, Founder, President, and CEO of Mi Familia Vota (MFV). A nationally recognized leader in Latino civic engagement, Sánchez Barba has dedicated his career to empowering Latinos, protecting democracy, and advocating for the rights of immigrants and vulnerable communities.

About the speaker: Héctor Sánchez Barba has played a pivotal role in advancing Latino representation in policy at both the state and national levels. Under his leadership, Mi Familia Vota has built the country’s largest Latino field-organizing infrastructure, challenged voter suppression laws, and mobilized communities. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso. He regularly appears as a commentator on national and international TV networks and frequently publishes opinion pieces on pressing policy issues. Sánchez Barba has been recognized for his advocacy work, receiving numerous national and international awards, including the Ohtli Award, an annual recognition bestowed by the Mexican Embassy in the US, as well as the Order of Civil Merit given by the Spanish government for his contributions to empowering Hispanic communities.