The Latino Policy Institute
Committed to examining & communicating the evolving
Latino experience in RI
Stimulating Public Policy
The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) seeks to stimulate public policy discourse by objectively examining and communicating the evolving Latino experience in Rhode Island.

Featured Report
Read Latino Policy Institute’s 2022 Annual Report, including a message from LPI Executive Director Marcela Betancur, an overview of our major legislative wins in 2022, and more.
Featured Article
LPI will transition to an independent research and advocacy organization on July 1, 2023. With an eye on the future, LPI is expanding its research and advocacy efforts to make a meaningful impact on the Latino community nationwide.

Research
Through extensive research studies and meta-analysis, the Latino Policy Institute generates non-partisan data of Latinos in Rhode Island.

Education
Through the information we present, Latinos’ social, economic and civic contributions to the state of Rhode Island can be better documented and understood.

Advocacy
By generating and communicating data of Latinos in Rhode Island, we hope to stimulate public policy discourse and be a reliable source to state decision makers.