Bilingual public affairs & advocacy · Connecticut
Mantilla Leadership Solutions is a bilingual public affairs and advocacy consultancy in Connecticut, led by Evelyn Mantilla — former State Representative and nationally recognized advocate. She turns community voice into policy that sticks.
About Evelyn
Evelyn Mantilla served ten years in the Connecticut General Assembly, representing one of the state's lowest-income districts as a strong communicator, mediator, and effective coalition builder. She was the first Hispanic woman to serve as Deputy Majority Leader of the House and also the first openly gay woman in the Connecticut General Assembly. Voters returned her to office four times — once with 88% of the vote.
An expert on health equity and the impact of race and economics on access to healthcare, Evelyn has advised major clients including Access Health CT, MGM, and 100% Democracy, and brings decades of campaign experience to political clients. She is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
She has served on the boards of Health Equity Solutions, True Colors, and the Universal Health Care Foundation. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Saint Joseph, Evelyn approaches every issue through a social-justice lens — a value she works to impart on everyone she meets, especially her two daughters.
Services
Mantilla Leadership Solutions helps organizations, coalitions, campaigns, and community leaders navigate complex challenges, build meaningful partnerships, and achieve measurable results.
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Successful advocacy takes more than passion — it takes strategy, relationships, and execution. Evelyn develops and runs campaigns that influence policy and build public support.
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Authentic engagement is built on trust and cultural understanding, not translation. Evelyn connects organizations with diverse communities, with deep expertise in Latino and bilingual outreach.
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Organizations thrive with a clear vision and a practical roadmap. Evelyn helps boards and leadership teams align mission, resources, and community impact.
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Democracy works best when communities are informed and empowered. Drawing on decades in politics and organizing, Evelyn helps campaigns and coalitions reach voters and mobilize supporters.
Why Mantilla Leadership Solutions
Decades across government, nonprofit leadership, advocacy, community engagement, and strategic communications — under one roof.
Evelyn understands how decisions are made, how communities are mobilized, and how organizations turn vision into action.
Meaningful change happens when people are brought together around a common goal. That belief guides every engagement.
Testimonials
Evelyn gets the job done. She knows people, knows Hartford and Connecticut, and knows how to communicate. She understands process and people, and knows the ropes across non-profits, government, and community issues.
Evelyn is a highly skilled political operative — tactful, trustworthy, and principled. She follows through on her commitments, and her leadership is easy to follow.
As Communications Manager in Hartford's Health and Human Services Department, Evelyn did an exceptional job communicating our mission and vision to clients and leadership. A dependable, skilled professional.
Because of Evelyn's connections, we built new relationships and reached the Hispanic community across Connecticut. A hard worker and team player who helped us become the number-one health insurance exchange in the country.
Contact
Whether you're launching an advocacy campaign, developing a strategic plan, engaging diverse communities, or building leadership capacity — let's talk about your goals.