The institute addresses the most critical domestic policy challenges facing Latinos and other communities of color through research, advocacy, mobilization, and leadership development to propel policy reforms that expand genuine opportunity for all Americans.

Services Provided

The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute utilizes a multi-pronged approach to ensure Latinos and other communities of color have a seat at the decision-making table and fair opportunities to thrive. UCLA LPPI provides access to their policy and research library, uses the convening power of the nation’s leading public university to connect innovators to drive change, invest in civic leaders determined to make an impact, and lastly puts its research and academic expertise to work to inform evidence-based policy reforms at the federal, state, and local levels.

Who We Serve

UCLA Community, Latinos and communities of color

Mission and Goals

There is no American agenda without a Latino agenda. We envision policy-making that centers on the needs of Latinos and communities of color, to operationalize dignity and opportunity.