National Officers Board

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NATIONAL OFFICERS BOARD
Elisa Slider
National Chairwoman
Elisa was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her father is a self-made businessman who worked hard growing his trucking company. Her mother was born in Cuba and escaped the Castro dictatorship's oppression to the United States in 1962. Elisa is the oldest of six children, including two brothers and three sisters. She quickly learned the values of family and hard work as she helped her mother raise her siblings and began working part-time jobs from a young age. Elisa is now the mother of two wonderful children, Nicolas and Keira. Professionally, Elisa is currently the Owner of Silver State Hay Incorporated, a trucking/brokerage company that provides agricultural products to the South West region of the United States with overseas shipping contracts. The business has been in her family for over 35 years, and she has owned it for the last 13 years. The conservative values of the Republican Party are a perfect alignment with Elisa's strong family values, patriotic views, and love of our Constitution. Growing up, she listened to the stories from her grandparents and elders describing the atrocities committed under a communist social regime in Cuba. At an early age, she realized that our freedoms in this country should be cherished. The protection of life, the 2nd amendment, a strong military, business growth, national security, and less government intrusion are the principles that make her want to take a stance with other Hispanics across this country. For those reasons, Elisa became politically active and has served on the boards of many conservative organizations. Listed below are the current and former positions held by Ms. Elisa Slider: RNHA - Chairwoman America UP- President President Trump's Campaign Team - Latinos For Trump Advisory Board Member Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Texas - Advisor Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) - Former Vice Chairwoman Lexit Organization - Former Vice Chairwoman Bienvenido - Former Board Member
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Luis Figueroa
National Vice-Chair
Luis Figueroa is a dedicated professional committed to public service and community development. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration from the Paris School of Business, Luis brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the political arena. With a business, real estate, and international relations background, Luis possesses a unique perspective that informs his approach to political issues. As the Founder and CEO of Gold Bridge Realty, LLC, he has successfully managed investment portfolios, fostered strategic partnerships, and driven business growth. In addition, his real estate acquisition and development proficiency and international business experience enable him to navigate cross-cultural communication and identify economic opportunities. Luis has also served in government positions, including as a Regional Director for the Government of Puerto Rico. In this role, he effectively represented the interests of Puerto Ricans and collaborated with federal agencies and state governments to secure funding and promote investments in Puerto Rico. Additionally, he actively participated in coordinating relief efforts with local non-profit organizations during times of crisis. Committed to community engagement, Luis has held leadership positions in various organizations. He has been actively involved with the Orlando Regional Realtors Association and served as a member of the Rotary International Club, where he demonstrated his dedication to service and leadership. Luis holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on international business from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Driven to make a positive impact, Luis is eager to leverage his knowledge, experience, and the ongoing pursuit of a doctoral degree to contribute to the political discourse and advocate for the community's well-being.
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Eduardo Andrade
National 2nd Vice Chair
Victoria Gresham is the State Chair of the Indiana RNHA chapter established in 2021. She entered the political arena and rose through the Republican ranks first as a poll worker, elected Precinct Committeeman, District Vice-Chair, and State Delegate. Since 2013, she has held her position as Porter County Republican Party Vice-Chair and in the Spring of 2021 was elected to serve her third 4-year term. Victoria has proven to be an integral part in local campaigns including races for Circuit and Superior Court Judges, County Council and Mayoral seats. She received the 2015 Up and Coming Woman in Government award by the Indiana Influential Women of Northwest Indiana and is an alumnus of the Class of 2014 with the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series statewide leadership program, named after the late U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar. Her community involvement includes the Lions Club, the Indiana Genealogical Society, and is currently serving her 2nd term as Executive Board Secretary of the Porter County Parks Foundation. Victoria holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in Political Science and Theology from Valparaiso University and was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. She pursued her graduate studies at Indiana University Northwest School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Victoria is active in music ministries, a proud wife of a United States Air Force Veteran, mother of 3 adult children, and blessed with 8 grandchildren.
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Barbara Casanova
National Secretary and Membership Chair
Barbara Casanova comes from a respected political family. Her Grandfather, Jose Manual Casanova, Sr., was a Cuban Senator, signer of the 1940 Constitution, and Sugarmill owner, known as the Sugar Czar, who coined the term "Sin Azucar No Hay Pais." After exiling to the US in 1960, her family made it their mission to advance the cause of Freedom and the protection of Capitalism, limited government, free speech, and a robust national defense. Her father, Jose Manuel Casanova, Jr., and Mother, Alicia Labrit Casanova, were among the founders of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, serving as National Chairs in the 1990s. For their dedication to the GOP, both served as presidential appointments under President Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, Sr. Ms. Casanova was raised in DC in the '80s and '90s and learned the ins and outs of campaigning, legislative advocacy, and non-profit management at an early age from her parent's side. Cutting her teeth on state and national campaigns, she interned on the Hill for Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and at the national office of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly. Barbara received a BA in Political Science and Business Management from Catholic University. She is an Alumnus of the Leadership Institute, earning certificates from the Campaign Management School, Candidate development, and Fundraising, among other topics. Professionally, she has spent over 30 years in the association / non-profit world in a number of roles, including legislative aid, lobbyist, membership director, and program manager. In 2023, She founded a 501c4 called Citizens First to educate voters in Miami-Dade County and lobby for responsible and transparent government. She currently serves on the board of the Cuban Sugar Mill Owners Association. She is an Alternative Committeewoman for the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County. She is also 2nd Vice Chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida and the National Secretary of the RNHA.
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Diane Rivera Lopez
National Assistant Secretary and Adminstrative Chair
Diane Rivera López was born and raised in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. As an American – Puerto Rican her extended family has now grown into 9 different Nationalities. Her calling into Ministry began in 1996, where she became Secretary, Deacon, and Bible School Teacher. She then became a director and writer in Trumpet Tract Ministry, where thousands of tracts were printed and sent across several Nations. She is a community activist and has served as a community chaplain and evangelist, she has coordinated events, conferences, and outreach services and has taught at prisons and rehabilitation programs. As a speaker she has been interviewed by national T.V programs and news networks as she also had her own T.V Program for several years. As a speaker for domestic violence, she works towards creating awareness and sharing her own powerful testimony. She has worked in several recognized ministries such as Christian Radio Vision International, Christian Children’s Parade, Súbete al Arca Christian Magazine, Redemption Awards, The Christian University and Alerta T.V Network Channel 463 Verizon. Her greatest accomplishment is said to be her experiences and revelations ranging from the Millennium, the Rapture, and the Kingdom of God and has presently published her first book in 2023, The Scepter of Our Times, whom she shares chapters with 11 other writer’s and wrote the Introduction, for the Mordecai Mission Organization who spearheaded the book and where she serves as Co-Chairwoman of Communications. She studied Communications at BMCC and has credits towards her bachelor’s in theology. Following a passion to write, she has written 10 blogs and is a columnist for Al Rojo News, a secular newspaper. In 2013, she was the Deputy Campaign Manager for Mayoral Candidate Erick Salgado, who ran as a Conservative in NY, leaving her position as County Committee Member for the Democratic Party. Her devotion to Conservative Principals has catapulted her to join the National Republican Hispanic Assembly as a Journalist since 2019 and is presently bestowed with the privilege and responsibility to be the State & Press Secretary for the RNHA of N.Y.
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Angel Cepeda
National Treasurer
Angel Cepeda has an unmatched track record of service. He is a principled leader with a unique combination of talent, poise, passion, and effectiveness in business strategies, mission, and vision of local, state, national, and international initiatives. He is currently the Director of Community and Economic Development for the Town of Huntington, NY. Angel is a recognized Hispanic Civic leader and was a Republican Candidate for Nassau County Legislator in 2015 and 2017, with extraordinarily strong campaigns in exceedingly difficult political climates. Angel has over 30-year experience in the corporate sector, starting on Wall Street with BankAmerica International and then with a CPA firm, Paul Scherer & Co. LLP, with international clients. He is a founder and Treasurer of a Not-For-Profit 501c3, Voices For Truth and Humanity, Inc., and is also the founder and President of Blue Mountain Consulting Group in Plainview, NY, as well as a Senior Consultant with Growth Mission Inc., Baldwin, NY. Angel is a devoted Evangelical Christian and active public servant serving on many boards such as Tiles Center for the Performing Arts, Legislative Liaison for Christians United for Israel, Board of Directors Member of Nassau County Office of Youth Services (NCOYS), Board of Directors Member for Christian Music Ministry of America, Steering Committee Member of Long Island Hispanos Unidos (PAC), Committee Member of Nassau County DA Heroin Task Force, Lay Leader of Shelter Rock Church (SRC), Manhasset, Syosset, Westbury, Member of Plainview-Bethpage Lions Club and Member of Bethpage Kiwanis Club.
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Victoria Gresham
National Committeewoman
Victoria Gresham is the State Chair of the Indiana RNHA chapter established in 2021. She entered the political arena and rose through the Republican ranks first as a poll worker, elected Precinct Committeeman, District Vice-Chair, and State Delegate. Since 2013, she has held her position as Porter County Republican Party Vice-Chair and, in the Spring of 2021, was elected to serve her third 4-year term. Victoria has proven to be an integral part of local campaigns, including races for Circuit and Superior Court Judges, County Council, and Mayoral seats. She received the 2015 Up and Coming Woman in Government award from the Indiana Influential Women of Northwest Indiana. She is an alumnus of the Class of 2014 with the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series statewide leadership program, named after the late U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar. In addition, she is a newly appointed Commissioner of the Indiana Hispanic and Latino Affairs Commission. Victoria holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in Political Science and Theology from Valparaiso University and was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. She pursued her graduate studies at Indiana University Northwest School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Victoria is active in music ministries, is a mother of 3 adult children, and is blessed with 8 grandchildren.
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Nelson Albino
National Committeeman
Mr. Albino is Puerto Rican. He began his journalistic career as a writer and columnist for the international digital newspaper PanAm Post where he also worked as a Translations Manager. A supporter of fiscal conservatism, a small government with low taxes, and the constitutional right to bear arms. He went to college at George Mason University in Virginia and King University in Tennessee where he studied for a career in Health Administration. In Virginia, he volunteered for Robert Sarvis’s libertarian campaign for Governor in the 2013 Virginia gubernatorial elections. He is currently a political analyst on Accion 97.9 FM of iHeart Media Orlando. He also has his podcast The Nelson Albino Report and shares his writings through his Facebook page Nelson R. Albino, his Instagram nelson.r.albino, and his Twitter @nalbinojr.
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