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A consulting firm dedicated to leadership development in the private, public and political arenas. Ms. As an activist, organizer and legislator, Ms.

Evelyn Mantilla, Principal is a respected leader, trainer and public speaker with over 20 years of experience in social, political and business change! Mantilla is the owner of Mantilla Leadership Solutions, an independent consulting firm providing strategic communications, outreach, campaign, training and public speaking services. She is a respected leader who served in the Connecticut General Assembly as a State Representative for 10 years (1997 – 2007). She was the first openly bisexual woman in the Connecticut General Assembly and was also the first Hispanic woman to serve as Deputy Majority Leader of the House. Mantilla has spent her professional career working on civil rights and equality issues – particularly focusing on her work with disenfranchised communities. During her tenure as a legislator, she represented an urban district with an overwhelming majority of Latinos / Puerto Ricans – a district with one of the highest populations living in poverty in the state. In addition to her legislative work, Ms. Mantilla has worked as an advocate for women’s rights and as a small business owner consulting to nonprofits and electoral campaigns. She has served on numerous boards, commissions and public committees, and uses her unique combination of talents, bilingualism and activist experience to be an advocate for social justice. Mantilla was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico and came to Connecticut in 1978. She lives in West Hartford with her wife and two children.

10/04/2026

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09/18/2026

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09/12/2026

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During five terms in the Connecticut legislature, Evelyn Mantilla made history as the first Hispanic woman to serve as deputy majority leader and the first openly bisexual legislator in the country. But for her it’s always been about much more than just being the first.

09/05/2026

I am honored to see my story told in such a masterful way. Wonderfully done, Camila Vallejo!

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05/28/2026

In awe of Dolores Huertas. When asked for the definition of Leadership she answered: THE PEOPLE WHO DO THE WORK!

05/28/2026

Atrévete! Latinas in Leadership Symposium.

05/07/2026

Proud to do the work I do! ☺️

Address

25 Hamlin Drive
West Hartford, CT
06117

Telephone

+18609775510

Website

http://www.mantillaleadership.com/

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