 In 1999 she co-founded and became the executive director of ¿Oiste?, a US-based NGO with a mission to advance the political, social and economic standing of Latinos.Through its programs in leadership development, civic education, campaign training and advocacy, over one hundred clients have gone on to serve in government, causes and other political actions.Negretti has been profiled and quoted on mainstream media outlets nationally and internationally on matters relative to leadership, public policy, politics, and public service, is listed as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Boston (May 2003).