Emily Firlinger

Emily Firlinger is the Political Director at Voces De La Frontera, a membership-based grassroots organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that focuses on advocating for low-wage immigrants and youth.12 As Political Director, Firlinger plays a key role in shaping the organization's political strategy and advocacy efforts.

Professional Background

Firlinger has been working as the Political Director at Voces De La Frontera for over 670 days.4 Her role involves:

• Team building
• Fierce advocacy for the organization's mission
• Directing political initiatives and campaigns

Education

Emily Firlinger received her education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.2

Organizational Impact

Under Firlinger's leadership as Political Director, Voces De La Frontera Action (VDLFA), the organization's political arm, has achieved significant electoral victories. In the Wisconsin Spring Election, VDLFA ran the state's largest Latinx and multiracial youth voter mobilization program.3 This demonstrates Firlinger's effectiveness in mobilizing voters and advancing the organization's political goals.

Voces De La Frontera

To provide context for Firlinger's role, Voces De La Frontera is an organization that:

• Focuses on organizing and empowering low-wage immigrants and youth
• Provides legal assistance and other support services
• Received total grants and contributions of $3,735,922 in the 2022 fiscal year
• Has an annual revenue of $3,793,526 (as of FYE 12/2022)1

Emily Firlinger's position as Political Director is crucial in advancing the organization's mission of immigrant rights and empowerment through political action and advocacy.