At Latino Leadership Northwest we:

The Clark County Latino Youth Conference was one of the few places that allowed young POC to rise up and be heard. I remember presenting my first workshop ever, at 17 years old, I would have never been able to have that opportunity at another conference. Soon after, I realized the importance of crafting future leaders of tomorrow, and I am glad to thank CCLYC for giving me that push I needed to succeed.

CCLYC is an opportunity for our young leaders to connect, grow together, and develop their leadership skills to make a true impact in their community. I am grateful to be a part of this work for the last 6 years.

My favorite part about working with LLNW is the connection to the community. For me, it was being able to move back to my hometown and reconnect with it in a new way. To be able to reconnect with my culture and support my Latino community. From the health campaign to our youth programs and annual conference, every project I am a part of teaches me a new lesson in my career and in life. I know that the skills, connections, and mentoring I have received from the LLNW team will stick with me throughout my career.

When she began the Institute about 4-5 years ago, Verónica was a new immigrant to the U.S. The Institute provided her with important knowledge about the U.S. school system and how to get information to support her children. She also shared how it helped her not be afraid of engaging in schools and asking for help.