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 supports Latinas by cultivating a space of belonging, learning, and connection rooted in culture, growth, and liberation.
Our Vision
A West Michigan where Latinas shape the future, lead for bold change, ignite collective healing, and create a legacy of shared abundance.
Our Values
Culture
We embody the richness of our cultures, honor our complex histories, and affirm the diverse identities that shape who we are as Latinas.
Connection
We strive to foster authentic relationships by creating welcoming spaces where Latinas are seen, valued, and invited to show up fully as themselves.
Collective Power
We believe in the transformative power of community. We uplift Latina voices, wisdom, and leadership to create conditions for a more just future.
Curiosity
We lead with curiosity as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and transformation to welcome new ideas that strengthen our community.
Care
We center healing, wellness, and joy by recognizing that caring for ourselves and each other is a foundation for liberation.
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:
