California Leadership

CHAIRWOMAN

Carina Powers was born and raised in Salinas, California; the “Salad bowl” of the world. First generation born in the United States. She has seen firsthand the struggles of the Hispanic community, having worked in the fields herself. As a young girl, Carina marched with her father alongside Cesar Chavez while fighting to protect California’s vital farming communities. This is where the activist in her, was born. 

Driven to fight for her children’s medical freedoms, she began to be active with legislation as bills were being introduced that would result in loosing basic rights, if passed. She then realized the disconnect of information that was not making it to the Hispanic households, as they were the the ones deeply affected by these bills. In 2019 she founded a grassroots organization, named Latinos for Medical Freedom. Despite her children having lost their freedoms to attend public and/or private schools, she gained firsthand knowledge of the advantage of being politically involved and recognizing that her values were not aligning within her party. That September of 2019, the Republican Party gained a new member and she then later joined the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of California, eventually chaptering in Monterey County. She began to lobby for and against bills. She volunteered for candidates that supported Hispanics values throughout the state of California. Where she coined her favorite phrase; “Basta ya con las mentiras, Basta ya con el silencio, somos la clave!” 

As a wife, mother of 5, business owner, homeschooling Mom, she has identified the many issues that were deeply affecting Hispanic communities and continued the fight from various facets. She partnered up with several organizations to bring forth the Hispanic sentiment. She has traveled up and down the state to speak to several communities by registering them to vote, guiding them to speak at school boards, city council meetings and encouraging them to be more involved. All while bringing the plight of the Hispanic community out of the shadows. Carina believes that Hispanics are the key to flipping the state and understands how to engage them. 

VICE CHAIRWOMAN

Karen is a mother who began her advocacy journey in 2019 when SB276 passed through the CA Legislature and removed medical exemptions for children like her daughter.

Karen became the Director of Operations for the International, organization Freedom Keepers United and continued her advocacy Through community programs, social media campaigns, and educational content, that empowers individuals to ask questions wisely, serve with empathy, and advocate for human rights. 

Since 2019, Karen has partnered with Organizations in California to bring awareness about the CA Legislative Process, Calls To Action and real time updates on bills that not only continue to threaten our medical freedom, but our parental rights as well. Karen is passionate about providing  activists succinct, well-researched materials, talking points and calls to action to uplift our voices ensuring our rights and freedoms. 

Karen is currently the Health Rights Director for AVFCA, and Executive Director of Stand Up CA. She has actively lobbied for bills at the state capitol and in local districts. She has been a liaison in local communities through partnering up with political candidates from School Board Trustees, CA State Assembly , Senate and Congress to bring awareness to the community members about the candidates that value their constituents. In particular the Latino Voters. Community is a pilar in her advocacy and looks forward to continuing to her advocacy journey. 

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Peter Hernandez is a first generation Mexican-American. He was born and raised in San Benito County, California, by parents who worked the fields, and he grew up in the agricultural community. He bought his first bike after working as a laborer in the Apricots Orchards as a young boy. His parents instilled in him a strong work ethic, a love for God, and a deep respect for the American dream and American exceptionalism.

As a small business owner today, Peter understands firsthand the dedication and creativity required for a small business to thrive. And as a Hispanic man, Peter is dedicated to encouraging Hispanic families in the civic and electoral process, and looks forward to serving as their voice and representative in US Congress.

Peter held office as a County Supervisor for San Benito County 2018-2022. He is passionate about restoring representative government as originally intended – local people representing and enriching local communities – as opposed to government serving and enriching itself. During the pandemic shutdowns, Peter stood against the overreaches of the State, believing the local communities should decide for themselves how to best care for and protect their constituents. He worked to keep businesses open, knowing how vital they are to the health of the local economy.

Peter is an America First candidate who stands against the harmful progressive policies of the Biden administration and the current Democrat Congress. He fights for:

LIFE: Strong Families, Parents Rights, Equal Opportunity

LIBERTY: Preserving the Bill of Rights and our Constitutional Republic, Public Safety & Rule of Law

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS: Strong Economy, Strong Middle Class, Strong Farming Communities & Small Business