November 2025 Newsletter // Boletin de noviembre 2025





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MCLA is an executive branch agency. We advise on policy and legislation. We work for the people of Minnesota and *388,435 Latino Minnesotans* to ensure equality and equity statewide.

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MCLA es una agencia de gobierno que asesora sobre políticas y legislación. Trabajamos para la gente de Minnesota y *388,435 Latinos*, a fin de asegurar igualdad y equidad en todo el estado.

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Contents 

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MCLA Welcomes Interim Executive Director Sonia Reyes [ #message ]


* Know Your Rights [ #rights ]
* MCLA's Survey: your voice matters!/ Encuesta: tu voz importa [ #survey ]
* Other Opportunities  [ #other ]





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Sonia Reyes
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MCLA Welcomes Interim Executive Director Sonia Reyes

The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA) extends its sincere appreciation to Rosa Tock for her many years of dedicated service to the Council and to Latino communities across Minnesota.

Under *Minnesota Statutes 15.0145*, the Executive Director of MCLA is appointed by—and serves at the pleasure of—the *Legislative Coordinating Commission (LCC)*. The Chair of the LCC has appointed *Sonia Reyes* to serve as* Interim Executive Director* until the LCC or an LCC subcommittee takes formal action on the appointment.

*Sonia Reyes* brings more than two decades of experience in leadership, community engagement, and equity-focused public service. She has held key positions in government and nonprofit organizations, collaborating with partners across sectors to strengthen outreach, services, and policy initiatives for diverse and underserved communities.

Ms. Reyes previously *led both the Office and Commission of Latino Affairs at the Iowa Department of Human Rights*, overseeing statewide programs, advising state leaders on community needs, and directing initiatives focused on education, access, and equity. She has also guided organizations through training, strategic planning, and inclusive engagement practices, and has contributed to numerous collaborative efforts to advance community representation and support.

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Know Your Rights: Interacting with ICE Agents
know your rights at work

Read the full Know Your Rights resource on immigrants' rights here. [ [link removed] ]

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Your voice matters
MCLA Community Needs Assessment Survey

?? Your voice = power
And there are ONLY 2 weeks left to use it in MCLA’s Community Needs Survey!
Join hundreds of other community members sharing what matters most.
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?? Tu voz = poder
¡Y solo quedan 2 semanas para usarla en la encuesta de necesidades de MCLA!
Únete a cientos de personas en nuestra comunidad compartiendo lo que más importa.
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Other Opportunities

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, through its Child Safety and Permanency Division (STATE), is seeking Proposals from qualified Responders to implement the Parent Leadership Training Institute [ [link removed] ] curriculum in regions. 

The term of any resulting contract is anticipated to be for three (3) years, from May 1, 2026, until June 30, 2029. STATE may extend the contract up to a total of five (5) years.

*Proposals must be submitted on Jan. 15, 2026 by 4 p.m.. Central Time*

*Please email questions to: [email protected]*

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"*Do you have an event or job openings you want to share with the community? **Let us know! Email them to: [email protected]*"

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