Gabriela “Gabby” Chavez-Lopez

The Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley (LCSV) develops and strengthens the power of Latinas to advance our collective success through sisterhood, leadership, and civic engagement.

We have approximately 150 active members, and hundreds of other friends and partners who contribute and help us achieve our mission. Our members are diverse in ethnicity, age, education and professional background. From students to city council members, and entrepreneurs to executive directors, everyone makes a… Show more

The Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley (LCSV) develops and strengthens the power of Latinas to advance our collective success through sisterhood, leadership, and civic engagement.

We have approximately 150 active members, and hundreds of other friends and partners who contribute and help us achieve our mission. Our members are diverse in ethnicity, age, education and professional background. From students to city council members, and entrepreneurs to executive directors, everyone makes a powerful contribution to our wonderful LCSV family. Show less

The Hispano Philanthropic Society (HPS) is one of United Way of Central New Mexico’s newest and fastest growing Affinity Groups with a mission to identify and recognize local Hispanic leaders in philanthropy. The society is engaged in promoting Hispanics as advocates, volunteers, and contributors to help build stronger, healthier neighborhoods and communities.

The community grants committee reviews, evaluates, and grants $800,000 in funds to local nonprofits that align with the Hispano Philanthropic Societies' focus of supporting middle-school youth through dedicated programs. United Way of Central New Mexico Hispano Philanthropic Society (HPS) is to be the national leader in recognizing, engaging, and encouraging Hispanic leadership in philanthropy.

What do 15 social entrepreneurs under the age of 35 with backgrounds including media, web public relations, marketing, law, government, and education have in common? A shared passion for social change. The GLIDE Legacy Committee is a radically inclusive team comprised of social entrepreneurs who strive to engage, inspire and educate new audiences of young professionals within the San Francisco Bay Area through GLIDE’s mission of unconditional love, compassion and social justice to broaden and… Show more

What do 15 social entrepreneurs under the age of 35 with backgrounds including media, web public relations, marketing, law, government, and education have in common? A shared passion for social change. The GLIDE Legacy Committee is a radically inclusive team comprised of social entrepreneurs who strive to engage, inspire and educate new audiences of young professionals within the San Francisco Bay Area through GLIDE’s mission of unconditional love, compassion and social justice to broaden and deepen community involvement with the organization. Show less

The Special Events Cinta Azul Committee serves as an ad-hoc committee of the Development Committee. The soul and spirit of the arts and cultures of Mexico and the Americas are fundamentally linked. Through its programs, The Mexican Museum voices the complexity and richness of Latino art throughout the Americas, encouraging dialogue among the broadest public.

Casa Joaquin is home to 36 students per academic year and is conveniently located blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus. Casa Joaquin has a long tradition of supporting and meeting the needs of first-generation, low-income, UC Berkeley students, with the goal of increasing recruitment and retention. Through the support, mentorship, and leadership development curriculum of the Greenlining Leadership Academy, we work to:

*empower student leaders of color to advocate for social justice… Show more

Casa Joaquin is home to 36 students per academic year and is conveniently located blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus. Casa Joaquin has a long tradition of supporting and meeting the needs of first-generation, low-income, UC Berkeley students, with the goal of increasing recruitment and retention. Through the support, mentorship, and leadership development curriculum of the Greenlining Leadership Academy, we work to:

*empower student leaders of color to advocate for social justice and equity on campus and in their communities
*inspire students to fulfill their true potential; nurture and develop leadership skills
*foster a positive and healthy university experience
*facilitate the development of life-long friendships and professional networks Show less

The Engaged Latina Leadership Activist (ELLA) program is designed to increase the leadership abilities of local Latinas and provide them with opportunities to learn about themselves and issues impacting Latinas locally and state-wide.

Ten young women found Sigma Omega Nu, Latina Interest Sorority at Santa Clara University on April 28, 2007. All dedicated to the pillars in which Sigma Omega Nu stands for: Academics, Cultura, and Sisterhood. The sorority strives to provide its members with moral, academic, and family support. Keeping it's commitment to sisterhood, community, and academic success a philanthropy, student scholarship and mentorship program were established. Sigma Omega Nu remains a strong campus advocate for all… Show more

Ten young women found Sigma Omega Nu, Latina Interest Sorority at Santa Clara University on April 28, 2007. All dedicated to the pillars in which Sigma Omega Nu stands for: Academics, Cultura, and Sisterhood. The sorority strives to provide its members with moral, academic, and family support. Keeping it's commitment to sisterhood, community, and academic success a philanthropy, student scholarship and mentorship program were established. Sigma Omega Nu remains a strong campus advocate for all Latinas at SCU and encourages it's members to achieve both personal and academic success. Show less

YPA aims to attract Albuquerque young professionals in their 20s and 30s across all industries. Members are Albuquerque natives as well as transplants who are seeking to connect with young professional peers, develop leadership skills and get plugged in to the community.