Barbara Casanova

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.