State Boards and Commissions

Apply for an appointment to a state board or commission! Open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website
Questions: gov.appointments@state.mn.us

What is MCLA?

MCLA is a state agency that advises the government on matters of interest to Latinos who live in Minnesota. It is a bridge of communication and collaboration between Latinos and the government, the private sector and nonprofits.

Why should I care?

Without Latino engagement, MCLA cannot accurately communicate the interests of the community to the government nor can it serve the community effectively. Such engagement makes possible a stronger political voice and better socio-economic choices for the Latino community.

Who does the MCLA serve?

We serve Latino Minnesotans across the state and the people of Minnesota.
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Featuring

We are pleased to announce that Sonia Reyes (she/her/ella) was officially appointed as Executive Director of the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA) on January 29, 2026. 

 

Since late October, Sonia has been supporting the agency in a limited capacity while transitioning into the role. She will begin serving full time on April 13 and looks forward to continuing to strengthen MCLA’s work in advising policymakers and engaging Latino communities across Minnesota.

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What's New?

Join the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA) for Latino Youth Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 30! Youth can learn about the Capitol and legislative process, practice skills in organizing, advocacy, and making systems change, and more, all en comunidad.

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