WHO WE ARE

In response to the Coronavirus emergency and its disparate impact on Maryland’s Latino community, Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) was established in 2020 to unify statewide efforts supporting Latino and immigrant populations. Latino and non-Latino leaders are convening to form this collective, which is led by Executive Director Dr. Gabriela Lemus and guided by a Steering Committee.

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis highlight the ruptures in Maryland State’s government benefits system where services are not being rendered. Latinos have been impacted disproportionately by the COVID-19 pandemic. This crisis has highlighted the need for cohesion and support systems amongst organizations and individuals working to support and advocate for the quickly growing Latino and immigrant community in Maryland. Although the establishment of this organization was rooted in addressing emergency needs, our intention is to operate to reduce the various disparities and barriers affecting these communities.

Maryland Latinos Unidos has entered into an agreement with Maryland Nonprofits and operates as one of the association’s programs.

 

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Veronica Cool

Veronica Cool

Chair

Founder
Cool & Associates
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Dr. Gabriela Lemus

Dr. Gabriela Lemus

Executive Director,
Maryland Latinos Unidos

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Ana Carrera

Ana Carrera

Manager,
Pro Bono Counseling
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Cesiah Fuentes

Cesiah Fuentes

Law Student,
University of Baltimore 
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Michelle García

Michelle García

Chief of Staff, District #1 Councilmember, Tom Dernoga
Prince George’s County, County Council

Mónica Guerrero Vásquez

Mónica Guerrero Vásquez

Executive Director,
Centro SOL
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Heather Iliff

Heather Iliff

CEO,
Maryland Nonprofits
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Elizabeth Ysla Leigh

Elizabeth Ysla Leigh

Attorney and Director of Government Relations and Legal Affairs
Society of Professional Benefit Administrators
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April Lugo

April Lugo

Chief of Staff/ Senior Manager,
Allstate Corporation
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Asela Rebecca Mejías

Asela Rebecca Mejías

Talent Acquisition Manager,
MassMutual Greater Washington
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Joseph Morales

Joseph Morales

Secretary

Founder/ CEO ,
The Morales Law Firm
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María Pilar Rodríguez

María Pilar Rodríguez

Founder Small Business,
MPR Business Solutions, LLC
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Catalina Rodríguez Lima

Catalina Rodríguez Lima

Director,
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA)
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