Who We Are
The Latina Network of West Michigan is a collective designed to lift up Latina leadership by serving as a resource for racial equity, advocacy & connections.
Our Mission
The Latina Network of West Michigan is a collective of women designed to empower Latina Leadership by serving as a resource for racial equity, advocacy, and connections.
Our Vision
The Latina Network of West Michigan is a catalyst for systemic change through leadership development, a space for cultural belonging, and reclaiming the Latina narrative.
Our Values
Culture
We embrace and affirm our diverse cultures and identities.
Courage
Courageous leadership and action rooted in community.
Authentic Relationships
We support bringing our whole selves unapologetically in all spaces.
Empowerment
We believe in promoting Latina leadership for systemic change.
Equity
We work to eliminate bias and the marginalization of vulnerable communities.
Donate
Investing in our mission creates long-term impact and empowers our members to continue growing in knowledge and leadership.
Grant Funders
As the largest local Latina affinity group, we strive to be a catalyst for systemic change through leadership development, a space of cultural belonging, and by reclaiming the Latina Narrative. These efforts are supported by generous grants from the following foundations who we thank for being partners in community and for believing in our mission:
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors for supporting the mission of the Latina Network of West Michigan, to uplift Latina leadership in West Michigan and serving as a resource for racial equity, advocacy, and building connections.
Circle of Support Sponsor
Narrative Change Sponsor
Courageous Leadership Sponsors
Difference Maker Sponsors
Ms. Claudia Pohlen and Family
Office of Equity & Engagement, City of Grand Rapids
Urban Core Collective
Varnum LLP | VERBAL REC- Varnum Law
Heart of West Michigan United Way
