President Ronald Reagan appointed Alicia Casanova to serve as Comptroller of the Peace Corps. Later, President George H. W. Bush appointed her as Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at the Department of Transportation, where she helped deliver millions of dollars in DOT loans to minority‑ and women‑owned businesses until her retirement in 1994.

Growing up at her side, I learned politics, campaigning, and civic duty early. I volunteered on national campaigns, attended multiple RNC Conventions, and developed skills in strategic planning, campaign management, grassroots development, and communications. I earned a B.A. in Political Science from The Catholic University of America, while interning for Congresswoman Ileana Ros‑Lehtinen, and worked at the Republican National Hispanic Assembly's national office in DC.

Professionally, I have spent more than 30 years in the association and nonprofit world, serving in roles including legislative aide, lobbyist, membership director, communications manager, and program manager. In 1995, I served as a Special Assistant to San Diego Mayor Susan Golding. By 2000, I was a campaign consultant for the Vermont Republican Legislative Election Committee, supervising 40 statehouse candidates and gaining firsthand experience in the stark contrast between national campaigns and rural politics.

Currently, I serve on the boards of Cuban Cultural Heritage and the Cuban Sugar Mill Owners Association, and the Miami-Dade Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. I am a Committeewoman for the Republican Party of Miami‑Dade County District 19, National Secretary of the RNHA, and State Chair for the RNHA Florida. I am a contributor for The Miami Independent and the conservative media platform CD Media.

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Additionally, I am the Founder and CEO of UnaVoz, a 501(c)(4) focused on educating voters, mentoring prospective candidates, and equipping them with the tools needed to run effective campaigns and grassroots initiatives. Through my platform, activists and campaigners across the Countycan share experiences, mentor each other, and request assistance with campaigns and legislative initiatives.

I remain actively involved in several political and philanthropic projects, and I invite you to explore them here or visit my LinkedIn page. If you’d like to connect or volunteer, please reach out.