MANA, A National Latina Organization, was founded in 1974 as the Mexican-American Women's National Association. MANA is a national community of Latinas actively working to create a better quality of life for Hispanics. MANA empowers Latinas through leadership development, community service and advocacy.

MANA's original intent was to provide a voice for Mexican-American women at the national, state and local levels. Since then, the organization has expanded into a diverse group of Latinas in all areas of political, social and professional fields. MANA is unique since this makes MANA the single largest pan-Latina organization in the United States.

MANA accomplishes its mission through programs in two focus areas: AvanZamos, a chapter-based, formal leadership development program for adult Latinas; and HERMANITAS®, a national initiative focused on encouraging adolescent girls to stay in school and to pursue high academic goals.

The mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders. CHCI seeks to accomplish its mission by offering educational and leadership development programs, services, and activities that promote the growth of participants as effective professionals and strong leaders.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) was organized in 1976 by five Hispanic Congressmen Herman Badillo (NY), Baltasar Corrada (PR), E. "Kika" de la Garza (TX), Henry B. Gonzalez (TX), and Edward Roybal (CA), to monitor legislative and other government activity that affects Hispanics. The founders' goal was to work in conjunction with other groups, both inside and outside Congress, to strengthen the Federal commitment to Hispanic citizens and heighten the Hispanic community's awareness of the operation and function of the American political system.

NHLI's mission is "to develop Hispanas as ethical world leaders through training, professional development, relationship building and community and world activism." NHLI has developed a four-week intensive leadership training program which spans nine months and is implemented in four different cities in the United States.

This program is of high quality, innovative and substantive. As such, it looks to recruit participants who are diverse, talented and accomplished. It complements and builds upon other training programs by integrating personal growth with formal courses of study. The dynamic curriculum allows participants to put their talents into action through emphasis on personal strengths and management of personal weaknesses. By examining how as Hispanics and women they have historically looked at community issues, participants prepare to reach out and build bridges with other groups of society.

The Hispanic Women's Corporation (HWC) was founded in 1981 as a result of a series of meetings among concerned Latina women. What began as a casual association evolved into intense discussions. Their shared experiences sparked the recognition that Latina women have unique social and cultural challenges and opportunities. Together, they used their diverse backgrounds in corporations, government, and educational institutions to develop a mechanism to empower the Hispanic Women's Corporation in 1985.

HWC is a model organization, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation known for being a proactive leader in the development of Latina women. HWC empowers Latina women through its commitment to the culture by promoting education, community involvement, professional advancement and leadership development for the improvement of our cultural quality of life. HWC will be the primary conduit of information and opportunities to benefit the community and instill lasting results toward our future. HWC is also a proud affiliate of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR).

The Mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. Initiatives of LULAC include citizenship, corporate alliance, Empowering Hispanic America with Technology, LULAC National Educational Service Centers, housing, immigration, employment, leadership, literacy, scholarships, SER Jobs for Progress, voter registration, and the Washington Youth Leadership Seminar.

The founding of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) marked an important moment in the history of Hispanic people in the United States. It signaled the end of one era and the beginning of another. It embodied the will of a people to overcome inequality, discrimination and injustice, to claim their rights as U. S. citizens, and to access the American dream.

The Hispanic College Fund is the product of a dedicated group of Hispanic businessmen and women who were inspired to respond to the alarming growth in the number of talented Hispanic students who could not afford a college education. This call to action was precipitated by a compelling letter to the editor published in November 1990, in Hispanic Business magazine in which a student described his disillusionment in seeking financial aid from chief executive officers profiled in the magazine. Several concerned Hispanic CEOs who read the same letter responded by offering to help support the creation of the Hispanic College Fund.

The Hispanic College Fund’s mission is to educate and develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals. Our scholarship programs focus on developing Latino youth who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in business, science, engineering, technology and math.

The Latin Business Association (LBA), established in 1976 as a private nonprofit organization, is the one of the nation's largest organization representing the issues and concerns of Latino business owners. 

The primary purpose of the LBA is to promote the growth of Latino-owned businesses by fostering development opportunities, providing educational workshops, and formulating effective advocacy programs. The LBA provides services to its members in order to help them be successful and competitive. It also encourages and facilitates networking among Hispanic business leaders, and recognizes and celebrates success within the community. The LBA works to provide entrepreneurs with information about and access to workshops, seminars, and programs developed for small business. In addition, it helps to facilitate communication amongst Hispanic-owned businesses, corporate America, financial institutions, and political leaders.

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) - the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States - works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas - assets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.

Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCLR serves all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country and has operations in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. ALPFA is a not-for-profit entity registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Membership is open to anyone who shares our values, mission, and principles. ALPFA currently has 34 chapters and over 7,000 members in the United States. ALPFA currently has 34 chapters and over 7,000 members in the United States.

ALPFA creates opportunities, adds value, builds relationships for its members, the community and its business partners while expanding Latino Leadership in the global workforce.

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) will hold its Annual Convention August 10 - 14, in Phoenix, Arizona. The annual event is geared towards professionals and students in accounting, finance, IT and related professions. The four-day event provides opportunities to learn, network and join the growing success of ALPFA.

For more information, visit www.alpfa.org
 

Opening Doors of Opportunity

Now in its sixth year, the Women of ALPFA all-day program will include:

• Workshops

• Panel sessions

• Networking

• Luncheon

Don´t miss this opportunity to take your career to another level as we gather professional Latinas from across the United States during the ALPFA Annual Convention, August 10-14th in Phoenix, Arizona.