Sonia Reyes
Iowa Office of Latino Affairs Executive Officer
Des Moines, Iowa
Originally from El Salvador, Sonia is the Director for the Iowa Office of Latino Affairs, Iowa. In this role, Sonia advocates and serves as an ongoing resource for Iowans of Latino heritage, government agencies, businesses, and other organizations by coordinating and participating in economic, social, and cultural efforts statewide. She has been doing grassroots work with the Latino Community in Iowa for the past 20 years. She currently serves as a board member for the ACLU of Iowa, the Iowa Literacy Council, and the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa. She was the president of the Al Exito and LUNA Boards of Directors. Sonia is a national speaker on Latino, immigration, youth, and intersectional topics. She has dedicated her professional and personal life to serving the Latino and LGBTQIA communities in Iowa, always fighting for racial and social justice.