Message from the President


Lissette Lahoz at the 2007 
Nuestro Futuro scholarship breakfast.

It is a great honor and pleasure to be the President of this wonderful organization.  Latino Leadership Alliance (LLA) continues to grow and we are very excited about the future.  We are proud of the many accomplishments during these past four years, but we are always looking for new challenges that will move us even further. Our mission is to strengthen the Latino community through leadership development, education, health and cultural events.  LLA has contributed to the community on different levels including establishing collaborations with other organizations to help Latinos get access to medical care, and by celebrating our Latino heritage in different events to enlighten the community at-large about our culture.
 
LLA promotes education by providing “Sí Se Puede” workshops in the schools, and by providing scholarships to Latino students who are getting ready to become leaders in our community.  Information about the workshops planned for early 2007 was mailed to all high school counselors, to churches and organizations in the Lehigh Valley. We had direct contact and/or meetings with school officials and the number of “Sí Se Puede” workshops increased and were well  attended.  LLA assisted over 25 students (individually) at different high schools as they were completing their financial aid forms.  Last year, over 72 scholarship applications were received and reviewed by committee members. Of those who applied, 49 students received scholarships.  This year, we are very happy to award 43 scholarships to a group of excellent students. 

LLA coordinated a Latino Family Health Day during the month of September.  We provided valuable health information through presentations, workshops, and screenings.  All this was provided in a cultural environment that included food and traditional music. Over 120 people attended this wonderful event.

I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all the board members of Latino Leadership Alliance.  

Lissette Lahoz
President
Latino Leadership Alliance