About Our Team
Mission
We create opportunities for Latino youth to build healthy relationships, advocate for their education, and become proud of the work they do.
Vision
We envision families, schools, and workplaces that build resilience though belonging so Latino youth can learn, grow, and lead.
Diana Avalos-Leos
Executive Director (SHE/HER/ELLA)
Diana Avalos Leos is a dedicated community advocate and leader focused on health and education for the Latino community in Southwest Washington. She serves as the COVID-19 Care Coordinator at the Washington State Department of Health and is a Board Member at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. A co-founder of LULAC Southwest Washington and the Clark County Latino Youth Conference, which became Latino Leadership Northwest, she empowers Latino youth and advocates for their needs.
Her work has earned numerous accolades, including the Bravo Award and Clark County's First Citizen Award in 2020. With a career spanning various leadership roles, she is a respected figure in the movement toward greater health equity and inclusion in the Pacific Northwest.
Meet The Board
Sawyer Barragan
Outreach and Community Partnerships Manager at the Washington State Department of Revenue
Alexis Espinoza
CEO of Media Mountain Production
Eduardo Ramos
Economic Competitiveness at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
Bill Oman
Executive Director of Schools and Learning at Vancouver Public Schools
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Leadership
Building skills, sharing resources, and providing the necessary supports to help elevate Latino youth into their leadership potential.
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Connection
Our deep connection with our community has allowed us to gain the trust of Latino families, students, and young professionals across SW WA.
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Collaboration
We work together to lead conversations and create change that benefits all of us.
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Impacts
Opportunities, resources, and support for ALL youth means we can make waves bigger than us.
Community Partners
