CHC BOLD PAC Welcomes Victoria McGroary as Its New Executive Director
CHC BOLD PAC Welcomes Victoria McGroary as Its New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Diana Castañeda
Diana@chcboldpac.com
Washington, D.C.
- Today, CHC BOLD PAC Chairman Ruben Gallego announced the selection of Victoria McGroary as the organization’s new Executive Director.
“We are thrilled to announce the addition of Victoria to our team,” said BOLD PAC Chairman Ruben Gallego. “She brings an exceptional combination of energy, experience, and proven leadership, which will be vital as we work to elect more Latinos to Congress and elevate the issues that affect our communities most. Latino voters will be critical to defending the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate in 2022 and BOLD PAC will be at the center of Latino mobilization this cycle.”
Victoria McGroary is a political strategist with extensive experience working on competitive races to get diverse candidates elected up and down the ballot. She most recently served as the Deputy Political Director of the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, where she helped defend the Democratic House majority by overseeing a recruitment program with 31 nationally ranked candidates and helping re-elect 22 frontline Members.
Before joining the New Dem Action Fund, Victoria served as the Early Vote Director for Senator Elizabeth Warren's 2018 Senate campaign. In this capacity, she created the first ever early vote program in Massachusetts, which was designed especially to engage communities of color and contributed to electing the most diverse delegation in state history. Prior to working for Senator Warren, she was the Political Director for Dan Koh’s Congressional campaign. She started her career in politics working on state and local campaigns.
“As a proud Latina, I’m honored to join BOLD PAC and excited to work with Chairman Gallego to increase Latino representation in Congress,” said BOLD PAC Executive Director Victoria McGroary. “Protecting every Democratic seat in the House and Senate is critical to making real, lasting progress for working families. I look forward to helping ensure that communities of color have our voices heard in the midterm elections, especially after being disproportionately affected by the pandemic."
A Philadelphia native, Victoria is the daughter of a Puerto Rican educator and an Irish immigrant. She is a first-generation college graduate and holds a PhD in political science from Brandeis University.
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ESPAÑOL
CHC BOLD PAC da la Bienvenida a Victoria McGroary como su Nueva Directora Ejecutiva
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA
Contacto: Diana Castañeda
diana@chcboldpac.com
Washington, D.C. –
Hoy el presidente de CHC BOLD PAC, Ruben Gallego, anunció la selección de Victoria McGroary como nueva Directora Ejecutiva de la organización.
“Estamos complacidos en anunciar la incorporación de Victoria a nuestro equipo”, dijo Rubén Gallego, presidente de BOLD PAC. “Ella aporta una combinación excepcional de energía, experiencia y liderazgo comprobado, que será vital en nuestro trabajo para elegir a más Latinos al Congreso y elevar la atención hacia los problemas que más afectan a nuestras comunidades. Los votantes Latinos serán fundamentales para defender a las mayorías demócratas en la Cámara y el Senado en 2022 y BOLD PAC estará en el centro de la movilización Latina en este ciclo”.
Victoria McGroary es una estratega política con amplia experiencia trabajando en carreras competitivas para lograr que candidatos diversos sean elegidos en las boletas electorales. Recientemente se desempeñó como Directora Política Adjunta del New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, donde ayudó a defender a la mayoría de la Cámara Demócrata supervisando un programa de reclutamiento con 31 candidatos clasificados a nivel nacional y ayudando a reelegir a 22 miembros de primera línea.
Antes de unirse al New Dem Action Fund, Victoria se desempeñó como Directora de Votación anticipada para la campaña del Senado 2018 de la Senadora Elizabeth Warren. En esta capacidad, creó el primer programa de votación anticipada en Massachusetts, que fue diseñado especialmente para involucrar a las comunidades de color y contribuyó a elegir la delegación más diversa en la historia del estado. Antes de trabajar para la Senadora Warren, fue directora política de la campaña del Congreso de Dan Koh. Victoria comenzó su carrera en política trabajando en campañas estatales y locales.
“Como orgullosa Latina, me siento honrada de unirme a BOLD PAC y emocionada de trabajar con el Presidente Gallego para aumentar la representación Latina en el Congreso”, dijo la Directora Ejecutiva de BOLD PAC, Victoria McGroary. “La protección de todos los escaños demócratas en la Cámara y el Senado es fundamental para lograr un progreso real y duradero para las familias trabajadoras. Espero ayudar a garantizar que las voces de nuestras comunidades de color sean escuchadas en las elecciones de medio término, especialmente después de haberse visto afectadas de manera desproporcionada por la pandemia".
Victoria, originaria de Filadelfia, es hija de una educador Puertorriqueña y de un inmigrante Irlandés. Es una graduada universitaria de primera generación y tiene un Doctorado en Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad de Brandeis.
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CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has almost doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. In 2020, BOLD PAC helped deliver a unified Democratic Washington by investing nearly $6 million from its independent expenditure in support of Latino candidates, supporting 117 congressional campaigns and raising $350,000 for the Biden-Harris campaign.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com BOLD PAC Chair Linda Sánchez Statement on Trump’s 100th Day in Office BOLD PAC Chair Linda Sánchez released the following statement on Donald Trump’s 100th day in office: "Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have spent their first 100 days making life more expensive for working families — pushing reckless cuts to Social Security, threatening Medicaid, and unleashing chaotic tariffs that are squeezing everyday workers. Trump doesn’t understand what it’s like to worry about putting food on the table, affording a doctor’s visit, or keeping the lights on. But millions of working families do and they’re the ones feeling the pain of his disastrous agenda. Republicans have made it clear that they stand with Trump’s extreme agenda over our communities. In 2026, voters will hold them accountable." ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com BOLD PAC Endorses JoAnna Mendoza for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, CHC BOLD PAC is proud to endorse JoAnna Mendoza for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. A Marine Corps veteran, single mother, and the daughter of farmworkers, Mendoza embodies the grit and resilience of working families across Arizona. In just 60 days, she raised over $810,000—an impressive display of grassroots strength and undeniable momentum. Mendoza is the candidate to flip this seat and defeat Juan Ciscomani. “JoAnna Mendoza is exactly the kind of leader Washington needs right now – tough, tested, and rooted in community,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “She has served our country with honor, and now she’s answering the call to serve again. Juan Ciscomani has spent his time in Congress pushing a dangerous far-right agenda, siding with MAGA extremists, and putting party loyalty over the needs of Arizonans. JoAnna is a battle-tested Marine and a proven leader who knows what true service means. She has what it takes to flip this seat and fight for Arizona’s working families.” "I’m honored to have the support of BOLD PAC — a powerful voice for Latino representation and working families,” said JoAnna Mendoza . “As a proud Latina, Marine veteran, and native Arizonan, I know what it means to fight for opportunity and equity. In Congress, I'm looking forward to standing with BOLD to deliver for our communities and ensure every family gets a fair shot.” ABOUT JOANNA MENDOZA JoAnna Mendoza is a Marine veteran, dedicated public servant, and single mother who has spent her life fighting for her country and her community. Raised in a rural Arizona farming community, she learned the values of hard work and resilience from an early age. Her family often struggled to make ends meet, relying on safety-net programs, shaping her deep commitment to public service. At 17, JoAnna joined the Marines, where she served multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She became a Drill Instructor, training the next generation of service members. After 20 years of honorable service, she continued her public service as a congressional staffer, a school board member, and a veteran advocate. JoAnna will be a relentless advocate for working families, rural communities, veterans, education, health care, and Arizona’s natural environment. CHC BOLD PAC CHC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by helping more Latinos get elected. CHC BOLD PAC led an unprecedented effort in the 2024 cycle, investing $6.1 million in independent expenditures – the largest in its history. Additionally, the Our ‘Lucha War Room ,’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind rapid-response program to combat misinformation targeting Latinos, reached millions of voters with content in both Spanglish and Spanish and cut through the noise with culturally resonant messaging. Thanks to these efforts, BOLD PAC helped secure seven new Democratic Latino members of Congress. ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com BOLD PAC Shatters Q1 Fundraising Record, Raises Over $3.2 Million in Push to Take Back the House and Senate Washington, D.C. - BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced today that it raised over $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking its strongest Q1 fundraising total ever in an off-year. This record-breaking momentum underscores what Senator Cory Booker and Democrats across the country are saying: the fight to take back the House and Senate is on–and we are fired up. The $3.2 million raised this quarter significantly outpaces BOLD PAC’s Q1 totals in previous off-years. This includes the $2.01 million raised in the first quarter of 2017 when a sea of Democratic energy led the party to flip 43 seats in the House during Donald Trump’s first term. The record-breaking haul underscores how energized and mobilized Democrats are early in the midterm cycle. “Donald Trump is back in the White House, and our communities are already paying the price. He’s damaging our economy, rolling back our rights, threatening our Social Security and Medicare, and doubling down on the same extremist playbook that hurts working families,” said Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “But we’re not backing down. This historic fundraising total shows how fired up the Democratic base is to hold him accountable. BOLD PAC is channeling that energy into action to protect our communities and take back the House and Senate next year.” ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Marlene Galán-Woods in AZ-01. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement: “As the daughter of immigrants from Cuba, Marlene Galán-Woods is committed to fighting tirelessly in defense of individual rights and liberties,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “As a former broadcast journalist, she spent her career holding the corrupt and powerful accountable. A 36-year Arizona resident and mother of five, Marlene understands the challenges working families face. BOLD PAC is proud to endorse Marlene Galán-Woods for Congress in AZ-01.” “I'm honored to have the support of BOLD PAC. My parents immigrated from Cuba in the 60s in search of freedom and created a better life for their kids through hard work and sacrifice,” said Marlene Galán-Woods. “Now, we have a wannabe dictator threatening to tear down our country and complicit, silent members like David Schweikert helping them. We need fighters in this critical time and in Congress, I will stand up for Arizonans and protect our freedoms.” ABOUT MARLENE GALÁN-WOODS Marlene Galán-Woods is a longtime Arizona resident, former broadcast journalist, mother of five, and daughter of Cuban parents. She has spent her career holding the corrupt and powerful accountable and in 2022 she called out the lies and disinformation of the Republican party. Marlene served on Governor Katie Hobbs’ transition committee and, with her husband, founded the Mesa Arts Academy within the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, which is dedicated to improving the lives of Arizona children. CHC BOLD PAC CHC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by helping more Latinos get elected. CHC BOLD PAC led an unprecedented effort in the 2024 cycle, investing $6.1 million in independent expenditures – the largest in its history. Additionally, the Our ‘Lucha War Room ,’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind rapid-response program to combat misinformation targeting Latinos, reached millions of voters with content in both Spanglish and Spanish and cut through the noise with culturally resonant messaging. Thanks to these efforts, BOLD PAC helped secure seven new Democratic Latino members of Congress. ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Statement on the Passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva Washington, D.C. – CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva: “I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend and colleague, Representative Raúl Grijalva. He was a giant in the fight for working families, environmental rights, and the Latino community — dedicating decades to public service and fiercely advocating for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. As a longtime Member of the Natural Resources Committee, Raúl fought to protect our environment, public lands, and Indigenous communities, ensuring future generations could enjoy and benefit from them. His absence will be deeply felt in Congress and across our BOLD familia. Raúl was more than a public servant; he was a mentor, a proud Latino leader, and a champion for those who needed him most. My thoughts are with his family, his constituents, and all who worked alongside him. May he rest in peace." ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 05, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com TRUMP’S FIRST MONTH HAS ONLY MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR AMERICANS WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump delivered his first speech to a Joint Session of Congress, one fact is clear: his first month in office has done nothing to bring down costs for working families — in fact, he’s hurting their pocketbooks. Instead of fighting to lower prices at the grocery store, reduce the cost of prescription drugs, or lower the costs of housing, Trump has spent his time: Ignoring the spike in egg prices, with the national average hitting $5 in his first month back. Eggs shouldn’t be a luxury. Pressuring Republicans to pass a budget resolution that would cut $2 billion in federal Medicaid funds from each congressional district, gutting health care for 15.9 million Americans . Rolling back an executive order from the Biden administration to lower prescription drug prices to $2. Admitting—twice —that lowering costs and making life more affordable is not his top priority . “Donald Trump promised to help working Americans, but his first month back in the White House has been a disaster for their wallets,” said Chairwoman Linda Sánchez . “He’s proving once again that he’s only looking out for himself while Latino families foot the bill. BOLD PAC remains committed to electing leaders who will put working families first. We won’t let Trump’s disastrous policies go unchecked.” CHC BOLD PAC CHC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by helping more Latinos get elected. CHC BOLD PAC led an unprecedented effort in the 2024 cycle, investing $6.1 million in independent expenditures – the largest in BOLD’s history. Our ‘Lucha War Room,’ a first-of-its-kind rapid-response initiative, reached out to Latino voters with content in both Spanglish and Spanish, cutting through the noise with culturally resonant messaging. Thanks to these efforts, BOLD PAC helped secure seven new Democratic Latino members of Congress. ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
