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Dorothy is the President and Founder of Latina Moms Connect fulfilling a need she heard expressed and had in common with other Latina Moms. She is a dynamic facilitator and advocate, known for her exceptional ability to build community relations, her experience in leadership development and training, and her thoughtful program design. She serves as a Culturally Responsive Education Specialist at Long Island University (LIU) and a Board Member of 100 Hispanic Women. A dedicated leader in both her professional and personal life, Dorothy is a proud mother of four, embracing diversity and the richness of community in all aspects of her work.

Connecting to the mission of Latina Moms Connect since its inception, Linda an inaugural Board Member, currently serves as Vice-President of LMC. Linda, appointed Judge of the New York State Court of Claims was the first Latina elected as Nassau County Family Court Judge. In addition to her community work, she is Past-President of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, and the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, and was the first Latina to serve as Director of the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA).

Born and raised in Amsterdam, New York, Adriana is proud of her upstate roots and shares her experience as a daughter of immigrant parents.  Adriana is an established social worker at NYU Langone and prides herself in combining her lived experience, education, and clinical expertise to serve, support, and advocate on behalf of medically vulnerable and underserved communities. As a mentor to Latina youth combined with the passion for helping others, and maintaining connections to her cultural heritage, Adriana proudly serves as Vice President of Latina Moms Connect advancing its mission.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and impassioned to pursue her career in the legal field, Glorisbel currently serves as the managing attorney of the Livingston Center School of Law at Hofstra University. Glorisbel passionately works to support nonprofit organizations, aspiring attorneys, and more. She is also proudly admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Looking for opportunities to expose her children and family to Latino culture, Glorisbel developed a strong bond to LMC’s mission and now serves as Secretary of the Board furthering the organization's mission.

Helen Liriano, Treasurer of Latina Moms Connect, is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in financial reporting, project management, budgeting, and decision-making. As Vice President for Finance and Administration of Long Island Cares, she excels in motivating teams and driving results. Holding an MBA from Long Island University, Helen is passionate about contributing to the nonprofit sector and shares her vision with Latina Moms Connect. Her dedication to family, community, and culture is fueled by her own family: her husband, four children, and two dogs.

Driven by her passion for sharing stories of underrepresented communities and building cultural connections, Miroslava serves as a Board Member of LMC, in addition to her work as a filmmaker. Her work has earned notable recognition in various film festivals across the country. Her dedication to journalism and advocacy fuels her to ensure communities are represented and served. Miros currently serves as a Grant Manager supporting crime reduction initiatives.

As a Long Island native, Pam maintains a passion for leading and maintaining her connections to culture, serving in various capacities throughout the community. Through her deep connections with Latina Moms Connect, Pam discovered her interest in leading and now serves as a voice, she serves as a radio personality with La Fiesta Radio. In addition to her work throughout the community, Pam is a founding member of the Long Island Ecuadorian Latin American Chamber of Commerce and serves as a Board Member of Latina Moms Connect.

Elisa Irvolino is a blogger and influencer who celebrates her Latina heritage through her blog, Sazon y Corazon. She is passionate about home decor, DIY projects, cooking, and sharing her cultural traditions. Deeply impacted by her experience and connection with Latina Moms Connect, Elisa has made it her mission to explore and celebrate Latino-owned businesses highlighting various Latin cultures and traditions through food, family, and community. As a newly appointed Board Member of Latina Moms Connect, Elisa continues to bring her passion for culture and community to her work, further fostering connections among Latino families.

Originally from the South Bronx, Pamela relocated to Long Island seven years ago and is currently a staff attorney at Advocates for Children of New York. She advocates for low-income families in special education hearings and mediations, ensuring they receive essential support. She also specializes in providing education advocacy to students in the foster care system. Inspired after attending LMC’s Sofrito Sunday event, she is committed to empowering the next generation to value and preserve their cultural heritage and will bring her expertise to Latina Moms Connect as a dedicated Board Member.