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Mary Santiago |
Lilleana
Calderon-Cavanaugh |
Isabel
Framer |
Sonia Troche |
OLA’s “Momentum 2010” coming, March 8
Latinas all over Ohio are gearing up for “Momentum 2010” Women’s
Summit on March 8, 2010, which is a statewide event to discuss
and promote the status of Ohio women and girls in the areas of
economics, education, and health.
But at the Ohio Latino Affairs commission, the status and
momentum of Latinas is already clear, with the recent
appointments of Sonia Troche and Isabel Framer, election of
Commissioner Mary Santiago to chair of the board, and rise of
Lilleana Calderon-Cavanaugh to the position of executive
director.
The accomplishments of these influential and motivated women
include:
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Over the past six years, Sonia Troche has built Adelante,
Inc., into a Toledo powerhouse organization with state and
national reach. The organization focuses on supporting and
empowering Latino families in Northwest Ohio.
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As a Certified Judiciary Interpreter and through her service on
various boards, Isabel Framer has established a fierce
presence in not just Ohio, but also the federal legal
community. Most recently she served as the Chair of
the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and
Translators (NAJIT). She continues to advocate for the civil
rights of Ohio Latinos.
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Ohio Latino Affairs Chairwoman Mary Santiago is full of
faith and heart, which guides her in serving the Lorain
community in various capacities with local non-profit
organizations and her church. She has served as a member of the
Commission since 2002.
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Lilleana Calderon-Cavanaugh,
the Commission’s new executive director, has lived in Latin
America, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and the United States.
She is a citizen of the world and brings to the Commission a
passion for cultural issues and a desire to promote the
appreciation of the Latino culture here in Ohio. Lilleana is
committed to the ideals of public service and looks forward to
the opportunity to lead the Commission and Ohio Latinos toward a
better and more inclusive Ohio.
Although all of these women have very unique stories they have
two things in common: a commitment to serving the public in
their role at the Commission as well as a determination that has
led them to success. For more information about the summit or
to learn more about the board and office staff, contact the OLA
office.
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