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About Us
Giving Latinas the tools and support they need to succeed in their careers and education.
We're a growing community of Latina women from Chattanooga and surrounding cities who come together to work, connect, and thrive so we don't have to overcome obstacles in silos. We collaborate with individuals and organizations whose work advances Latina women and girls.
Our Mission
Latina Professionals of Chattanooga is a non-profit organization in Tennessee that advocates for the advancement of Latina women and girls in our community.
Our Values
Integrity, Collaboration, Diversity, Inclusion, Authenticity, Ganas (perseverance)
At Latina Professionals of Chattanooga, our guiding principles shape everything we do.
Leave no Latina behind
We design our initiatives with accessibility in mind, and we will go to any length to ensure that all Latinas have access to the resources they need to advance their careers.
Practice Community as a Verb
We design our initiatives with accessibility in mind, and we will go to any length to ensure that all Latinas have access to the resources they need to advance their careers.
Respond with intention
We stay true to our mission and change course with purpose, responding to the needs of Latina women and girls as they arise.
Go beyond expectations
We want everyone who attends our events and workshops to feel like they have someone on their side, championing them and providing resources for their professional and personal development.
Celebrate diversity & push for equity
We believe that diverse, inclusive, and just communities are stronger and better cared for. We are committed to ensuring that our initiatives reflect these beliefs by embarking on a journey toward anti-oppression and equity.
Our story
Latina Professionals of Chattanooga (LPC) began as a conversation among amigas (friends) in January 2018 and grew to a larger conversation of 200 Latinas on a private Facebook group.
After just a few days of launching the online group, Jocelyn Loza recognized the need for Latina professionals like herself and wondered what it would take for Latina women and girls in the South to fully embrace their power.
A few weeks later, Jocelyn extended an invitation to the LPC's first event, which took place in March 2018 (Women's Month). There were over 70 women, men, and community partners in attendance. Following the success of the first event, LPC began hosting monthly events aimed at advancing Latina women and dispelling myths about our community.
After three years of meeting Latina trailblazers from Chattanooga and surrounding cities, Latina Professionals of Chattanooga became an official nonprofit organization registered in Tennessee in November 2021.
The future is bright for Chattanooga's Latina Professionals because we can accomplish so much more together!
We are writing our next chapter with the help of our incredible supporters and donors. We invite you to find out more about how you can help.
