Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia serves as the current President of the Hispanic Lobbyists Association and is the Senior VP at Crossroads Strategies—two important organizations that are thriving due, in part, to her dedication and passion. Ivelisse’s dedication and passion are apparent in every aspect of her life, including in her journey from Lima, Peru to the lecture halls of UCLA and from the successful campaign of Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz to the leadership position in Senator Barbara Boxer’s staff. Join us as we explore the hard-fought successes—and trying setbacks—of one of Washington, DC’s most successful lobbyists… and advocates for the Hispanic professionals working in our nation’s capital.