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ACADEMY OF LATINO LEADERS IN ACTION
ACADEMIA DE LÍDERES LATINOS EN ACCIÓN
Creating Leaders in the Migrant Latino Community
OUR STORY
Developing Leaders
Dealing with the challenges facing the Latino community today requires leadership who bring different perspectives and are willing to invest in the Latino communities in LA County. Academy of Latino Leaders in Action (ALLA) emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1997, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support. Contact us to learn more and get involved.
ABOUT
Our Roots
Here at Academy of Latino Leaders in Action (ALLA), we are driven by a single goal; to empower and strengthen the infrastructure of the Latino Spanish-speaking immigrant community through leadership, education, civic engagement, advocacy, culture, and personal development.
History of the Academy of Latino Leaders in Action
FROM IT'S FOUNDING
The Academy of Latino Leaders in Action, (ALLA) was founded in 1997 by Marta Sámano President of the organization and co-founded by the following community leaders: Lupe Floriano, Montebello Paralegal, Silvio B. Estrada, Executive Director, Estrada Associates, Marita Reyez, Director, Institute for Creative Development, Keith A. Baker, President CEO Diversity Enterprises, Inc., Richard M. Diaz, Sr. Community Development Manager-Technical Assistance Community Information Group, United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Rigoberto S. Orozco, Senior Community Development Specialist, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Parents and Community Leaders.
From 1997-2012, our organization developed five Leadership Development Programs. Developed and implemented unique immigrant network, community relations and Spanish media marketing outreach programs targeting the Spanish bilingual immigrant Latino Community.
After a five year hiatus, in 2017 ALLA has been established to continue with our mission of developing future leaders representing the Latino community.
