Democracy, legitimacy, and Venezuelan self-determination — not force or shortcuts — must shape what comes next. By Venezuelan-born American, Nathalie Rayes.

As glad as Venezuelans are about the fall of Nicolás Maduro, they remain fearful about his cronies who remain in power. Opinion by Nathalie Rayes.

Ambassador Nathalie Rayes (MPP ’99) delivers a powerful message to the 2025 graduating class of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs as the keynote speaker.

Watch the acceptance speech of the 2025 Humanitarian Award honoring Ambassador Nathalie Rayes’ leadership and legacy at the Hispanic Federation Gala in New York.

When Ambassador Nathalie Rayes walks into a room, she doesn’t just bring policy talking points—she brings a lived story. One shaped by migration, grief, grit, and the unwavering belief that power means nothing if it’s not used to uplift others.

Ambassador Nathalie Rayes delivers an inspiring keynote at 2025 HOPE’s Latina History Day Conference in Los Angeles, CA. A powerful testament to Latina leadership, resilience, and the importance of representation at every level.

Exclusive interview with Croatian magazine, Gloria, to discuss appointment as U.S. Ambassador, family, upbringing, and the fight for women’s and Latino rights.

Dive into an inspiring conversation about balanced living with US Ambassador to Croatia, Nathalie Rayes. Discover profound insights on cultivating a purposeful life, blending professional success with personal well-being.

These figures are a signal of the strengthening of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries leading to more employment, more well-paid jobs and more innovation on the whole.

Nathalie Rayes is sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the new U.S. ambassador to Croatia.

“Nathalie Rayes has had a distinguished career in public service as a leader, consensus builder, and advocate,” a press release wrote of Rayes when announcing her nomination. 

Over half of the total U.S. population growth since 2010 was caused by an increase in the Latino population. Expanding Latina political power is no longer a strategy for the future—it’s happening now. Published by Nathalie Rayes.

“As president and CEO, I get to leverage my position to ensure that we are uplifting Latina and Latino leaders throughout the country.”

Finding the sweet spot between the public and private sectors, Nathalie Rayes strategically aligns her nonprofit board work with both the company’s goals and her own passions.

“We’ve normalized raising the bar in a never-ending quest to achieve the impossible. Let’s change the narrative.” Now is the time to transform this dated, dangerous social norm. Published by Nathalie Rayes.

As VP of Public Affairs for Grupo Salinas, she also led Fundación Azteca America while serving on various boards and raising two young sons. Nathalie talks about goal-setting and how she stays focused.