b'policy & advocacyMEDAs integrated policy and advocacy approach signifi-cantly transforms San Franciscos Latinos in the Mission Dis-trict, Bay Area, California, and beyond. By mobilizing resi-dents, students, small business owners, and partners, MEDA addresses key community issues. Our leadership develop-ment programs empower local stakeholders to amplify their voices in national discussions on Latino prosperity, commu-nity ownership, and civic engagement.14'