The NNOC is a U.S.-based umbrella organization composed of more than 60 organizations advocating for an end to Washington’s hostility towards Cuba, especially the inhumane U.S. economic blockade against Cuba.
We were founded September 21, 1991 in Washington, D.C.
2026 Leadership Team
There are 5 coordinators who facilitate organizational coordination and follow-up between NNOC National Meetings. This includes supporting requests made by Task Forces and Member Organizations.
Cheryl LaBash
Co-Chair
Shaquille Fontenot
Co-Chair
Onyesonwu Chatoyer
Co-Chair
Michael McCarthy
Co-Chair
César Omar Sánchez
Co-Chair
John Waller
Treasurer
Our Task Forces
Media Task Force
The goal of the NNOC’s Media Task Force is to The goal of the NNOC Media Task Force is to create and organize the dynamic media needed to support the work of the NNOC. This includes managing the NNOC website and brand, developing social media strategy, arranging media appearances and outreach, managing internal and external communications, and promoting the optimizing the use of various media forms to promote the strength of the Cuban people and to stand against U.S. imperialism and aggression. Contact nnocuba@gmail.com to join this task force.
Resolutions Task Force
The Resolutions Committee does the detailed work of producing draft resolutions, letters and other resource materials to get resolutions passed in councils, labor bodies and anywhere else we can. New members always welcome!
If you are thinking of trying to get a resolution passed where you are – we are always here to offer advice and support. Contact johnwaller46@gmail.com for more info.
Political Education Task Force
The goal of the PE task force of the NNOC is to design creative programming and political education opportunities for NNOC members, associates, and the general public.
This includes partnerships with member organizations and institutions to share the truth about the Cuban government and the Cuban people. Contact nnocuba@gmail.com to join this task force.
#OFFTHELIST Meetings
Off the List meetings are the National Network on Cuba’s regular strategy gatherings dedicated to one core demand: removing Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list. At each meeting, we discuss the latest developments in U.S. aggression against Cuba. We report on plans for national actions like the Week of Action in Defense of Cuba. And we share updates from across the network, ensuring every member organization is connected and ready to act.
