UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza)
Alvaro Zarco is currently working as a Legislative Affairs Advisor at UnidosUS, with previous experience as a Policy Advisor at the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. Prior to that, Alvaro held positions such as Legislative Correspondent at the Office of U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Staff Assistant at the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Alvaro has a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in International and Comparative Politics from Western Michigan University.
UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza)
UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza, NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), UnidosUS reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, UnidosUS conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas—assets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.