Washington, DC · Policy & Advocacy

Lucas
Cabral

Senior Legislative Assistant & Program Manager
NALEO Educational Fund

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Lucas Cabral
7+
Years Experience
About

Policy.
People.
Purpose.

With over 7 years of experience at the NALEO Educational Fund, I work at the intersection of federal policy advocacy and community leadership — amplifying the voice of Latino communities in Washington and beyond.

My work spans naturalization reform, congressional appropriations, census policy, and Latino representation in government. I lead national convenings, manage cross-sector coalitions, and translate complex federal developments into actionable advocacy for partners across the country.

I hold a Master of Public Administration and Policy from American University and a B.S. in International Relations from Florida International University. Bilingual in English and Spanish with intermediate Italian.

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Apr 2025 — Present
NALEO Educational Fund
Senior Legislative Assistant & Program Manager
  • Oversee federal policy advocacy and organizational programming, combining strategic legislative efforts with high-impact leadership development initiatives.
  • Draft public comments, policy briefs, and sign-on letters contributing to federal rulemaking and amplifying Latino voices in policy debates.
  • Lead end-to-end planning for national policy convenings and leadership programs, managing agendas, speakers, sponsors, and event technology.
  • Co-lead a national coalition of immigrant-serving organizations focused on naturalization policy, coordinating joint federal advocacy campaigns.
Aug 2024 — Apr 2025
NALEO Educational Fund
Senior Legislative Assistant
  • Led the federal advocacy portfolio on naturalization, congressional appropriations, census, and Latino representation in government.
  • Drafted policy memos, toolkits, and legislative updates for coalition members and congressional staff.
  • Represented the organization in external coalitions, national forums, and government briefings.
May 2021 — Aug 2024
NALEO Educational Fund
Legislative Assistant
  • Advanced advocacy priorities including naturalization reform, census funding, and inclusive federal hiring.
  • Led development of "Staff Up Congress," a professional development program for congressional staffers of color on Capitol Hill.
Jun 2018 — May 2021
NALEO Educational Fund
Staff Assistant
  • Delivered administrative support and managed the internship program, ensuring smooth operations and a strong learning environment for future leaders.
  • Supported senior staff with scheduling, correspondence, and logistics for organizational events and external convenings.
Education
2023
American University
Master of Public Administration and Policy
Washington, DC · Member of Pi Alpha Alpha — The Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.
2017
Florida International University
B.S. in International Relations
Miami, FL · Minor in Political Science and Italian Language & Culture.
Languages
English
Native / Bilingual
Spanish
Native / Bilingual
Italian
Intermediate
Contact

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Whether for policy collaboration, a speaking opportunity, or just to get in touch — I'd love to hear from you.

Email
Lucas47211@gmail.com
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LinkedIn
lucas-cabral-716389143
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Phone
(305) 450-4720
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