About Us
Who we are
Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) is an Arlington based 501(c)(3) non-profit serving Latina students in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. LLT offers inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics education, leadership development, personal development programs, and mentoring. LLT is working towards a future where systemic barriers are dismantled and every child is provided the resources to achieve college and career readiness. Our programs and initiatives celebrate and uplift Latina culture, traditions, and lived experiences. As an equity minded organization, LLT offers programs led by bilingual volunteers at no cost.
Our history
Latinas Leading Tomorrow was founded in 2004 in Arlington, Virginia, as an after-school program at Wakefield High School by Latina students and their counselor, Madeline LaSalle Frazier, Founder. This initiative was designed to address the needs of underserved, first-generation college-bound Latinas, offering them Latina role models to guide them through their educational journeys. The vision was to uplift the voices of Latinas and create an equal playing field, empowering them to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Our mission
To connect and expose Latinas to opportunities that enrich their future through education, mentoring and leadership development.
Our vision
To create a community of educated, committed, and empowered Latinas.
LLT Board Members
Madeline LaSalle Frazier
Past Chair/Founder
Rebecca Singhavong
Board Chair
Wilvia Espinoza
Co-Chair
Maria Catana
Treasury
Gina Callirigos
Secretary
Jessica Salvador
Latina Labs Co-Chair
Cristina Dar
Latina Labs Co-Chair
Alanna Gomez
ELITE Member
Pamela Orozco
ELITE Member
Berenice Bonilla
External Relations Chair
Dayana Villanueva
Fundraising
Our Partners
