About Us

Empowering Latino Excellence

Since 1999, La Unidad Latina Foundation has empowered Latino students to dream bigger, reach higher, and shape a brighter future through education, mentorship, and a shared commitment to progress.

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Our Story

La Unidad Latina Foundation was established on September 18, 1999 by alumni of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. with the purpose to serve as an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing Latino educational achievement.

La Unidad Latina Foundation first launched a national scholarship program for Latino students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate institutions across the United States, and then evolved to include Y Tu También as its signature college access program for high school students in New York City.

As an organization we financially support dozens of students nationwide through our annual scholarship program and help hundreds of high school students in New York City achieve admission to elite colleges and universities across the country.

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Our Mission

La Unidad Latina Foundation is a community of socially conscious college graduates dedicated to the advancement of the Latino community nationwide. We achieve this by propelling high school students through to college graduation and beyond. We believe ensuring their future success in high school and college will ensure the success of the greater Latino community.

Our Leadership

Angel Vasquez

Angel Vasquez

Chairman

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Juan Carlos Salinas

Juan Carlos Salinas

Executive Director

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Elkin Cabas

Elkin Cabas

Director of Community Relations

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Julio Casado

Julio Casado

Treasurer

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Giulianna Ruiz

Giulianna Ruiz

Secretary

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Aemilia Phillips

Aemilia Phillips

Director of Social Media

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Josselyn Navas

Josselyn Navas

Director of Alumni Relations

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Mark Bones

Board Member

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