Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence (HACE)

With over 20 years of experience in constituent services, community outreach, and federal casework, Eladia Romero-Rodriguez currently serves as Regional Manager for the Office of U.S. Congressman James P. McGovern. Since 2013, she has led district operations in North Central Massachusetts—representing the Congressman.

Eladia is deeply committed to advancing equity and access through public service. In July 2025, she launched a second campaign for the same seat, aiming to break barriers and become the first person of color ever elected to public office in Leominster.

HACE works to raise community awareness of the richness of the Hispanic culture, as well as Worcester and Southbridge Hispanic youth accomplishments by:

• Encouraging youth to focus on education and take positive steps to live whole and successful lives
• Recognizing achievements of young people of Hispanic heritage in such areas as academics, arts, athletics, community service, leadership, and political/civic engagement
• Providing positive role models through inspirational speakers and exposure to community leaders who participate and support the efforts of the H.A.C.E. Committee