ABOUT US

Daniel Garza

Founding President

Daniel Garza, Founding President of The LIBRE Institute and The LIBRE Initiative, our sister organization. Daniel is the son of Mexican immigrant farm workers and a longtime freedom advocate for the Latino community. In 2011, he founded The LIBRE Initiative, which has grown into the nation’s largest Latino organization advancing economic freedom and limited government, reaching millions of Hispanics nationwide. He li ves in Mission, Texas, with his wife and three children.

Sandra Benitez

Sandra Benitez brings more than a decade of experience in public policy and Latino advocacy, including leadership roles with the U.S. Hispanic Vote, the Republican National Committee, and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As the Executive Director of The LIBRE Initiative, our sister organization, and The LIBRE Initiative she leads national strategy and community engagement efforts to expand opportunity and empower Hispanic families across the country. She holds a degree in Political Science from Ramapo College of New Jersey and resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Jeffrey Baldwin

Jeffrey Baldwin was born on Guatemala’s Pacific coast and immigrated to the United States seeking freedom and opportunity beyond the turmoil of the Guatemalan Civil War. He earned a B.A. in Business Administration while working full-time in nonprofit legal services, and later completed graduate degrees in business, management, political economy, and economics. As director of The LIBRE Institute, Jeffrey is a passionate defender of individual freedom, property rights, limited government, and free markets within the U.S. Hispanic community.

Andrea Costacamps

Andrea Costacamps serves as Digital Communications Manager for The LIBRE Initiative and the LIBRE Institute, where she leads digital strategy and shapes messaging to expand reach and strengthen engagement with Hispanic communities nationwide. The daughter of two U.S. Foreign Service officers, Andrea lived in eight countries and developed a deep appreciation for American liberties. She previously served as Director of Public Affairs for Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27). Originally from Puerto Rico, she lives in Miami with her daughter and remains active in her parish community.

Wadi Gaitan

Wadi Gaitan serves as Communications Director and National Spokesman for The LIBRE Initiative and The LIBRE Institute, leading national media strategy and serving as a primary voice for the organization. Prior to joining LIBRE, he directed communications for the Republican Party of Florida and served as Press Secretary for the U.S. House GOP Conference, with a focus on Hispanic media outreach. He has also held key communications roles on federal and presidential campaigns. A proud Honduran-American born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Wadi holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Journalism from the University of Maryland.

Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez serves as Director of Strategic Expansion for The LIBRE Institute and The LIBRE Initiative, leading efforts to grow the organization’s footprint and strengthen state operations nationwide. He became the first in his family to graduate from college and has dedicated his career to advancing limited government and economic opportunity. Since 2014, he has held leadership roles at Americans for Prosperity and LIBRE, driving strategic growth and community engagement across the country. He lives with his wife and daughter.