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

Alexis Espinoza

CEO - Media Mountain Production

Bill Oman

Executive Director of Schools and Learning -Vancouver Public Schools

Eduardo Ramos

Economic Competitiveness - Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Sandra Zavala

Director - LNESC Upward Bound

Dr. Jennifer Hernandez

Principal - Inza Wood Middle School

Jessica Murchison

Teacher - Portland Public Schools

Yessenia Martinez

Attorney - Law Office of Yessenia Martinez

Sawyer Barragan

Outreach and Community Partnerships Manager - Washington State Department of Revenue

Melissa Meconi

Integrated Marketing Programs Manager - Cambia Health

  • Leadership

    Building skills, sharing resources, and providing the necessary supports to help elevate Latino youth into their leadership potential.

  • Connection

    Our deep connection with our community has allowed us to gain the trust of Latino families, students, and young professionals across SW WA.

  • Collaboration

    We work together to lead conversations and create change that benefits all of us.

  • Impacts

    Opportunities, resources, and support for ALL youth means we can make waves bigger than us.

Community Partners