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Associate Board

Latino communities face growing challenges in immigration, education, housing, and civic representation, making equitable public policy more urgent than ever. The Latino Policy Forum’s Associate Board brings together emerging leaders committed to advancing a more just and inclusive future for Latino families across Illinois.

The Associate Board advances the Forum’s mission to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action that transforms public policy. Members support this work through advocacy, engagement, and philanthropy, helping elevate priorities in education, immigration, and housing while expanding awareness across Chicago’s civic and professional communities.

Associate Board members participate in meetings, committees, events, and key initiatives, including planning events. As ambassadors for the Forum, they build relationships, promote civic engagement, and help grow a network of leaders advancing Latino equity.

Associate Board Goals

  • Advocate: Advance the Forum’s policy and advocacy agenda by raising awareness and engaging their networks in civic and policy efforts.
  • Amplify: Act as ambassadors who introduce new audiences to the Forum’s work and strengthen its network of supporters and partners.
  • Accelerate: Foster a culture of philanthropy and play an active role in growing the Forum’s individual donor community.

Associate Board Members

Paloma Arroyo
Maremoto		Zoe Baert
State of Illinois Comptroller’s Office		Elvira Barragan-Lopez
Pyxis Partners
Luis Cedeno
CCS Fundraising		Rodolfo De Jesus
Greater Chicago Food Depository		Carlos Fulgencio
The Resurrection Project
Dalia Galvan Morales
Erie Family Health Centers		Sonia Garcia
Greater Chicago Food Depository		Jasmine Harvey
Illinois Action for Children
Daria Hernandez
BMO Bank		Jazmin Juarez
Chicago Police Department		Victoria Lopez
ZANN, Inc.
Marlén Mendoza
Illinois Department of Human Rights		Margarita Olmos
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation		Veronica Pereyra
West Side United
Karlie Sanchez
Office of State Representative
Norma Hernandez

Joining the Associate Board

Joining the Associate Board is an opportunity to grow as a leader while making a tangible impact. Members gain hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and policy advocacy, build strong professional and civic networks, and work alongside others who are committed to advancing Latino equity and opportunity.

All applicants are required to complete an application, resume, and letter of recommendation.

The Associate Board will accept a limited number of new members on an annual basis. The next application cycle will open in Spring 2027. Please complete our interest form to be notified when applications become available.

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