Latino Leadership Northwest

What Latino Leadership Northwest does

Latino Leadership Northwest (LLNW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, founded in 2011 originally as the Clark County Latino Youth Leadership Conference and rebranded in 2021 to reflect its expanded mission and geographic scope. The organization serves Latino youth, parents, and young professionals in Clark County and Southwest Washington through a portfolio of community-based programs, including an annual youth leadership conference (500+ attendees in 2023), a Parent Leadership Institute, the Charlitas podcast, Mariposa Interns, and the Orugas a Mariposa Youth Behavioral Health program. LLNW operates with 1–10 employees and reaches approximately 73,630+ average monthly impressions across its communications channels, having cumulatively served 3,820+ youth participants over its 12-year history.

LLNW's core 'product' is community programming rather than technology — there is no proprietary software, AI capability, or digital platform; services are delivered through direct community engagement, school partnerships (Evergreen and Vancouver School Districts, Fort Vancouver High School), and university collaborations (WSU Vancouver, Clark College). The organization runs a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model anchored by the annual conference, grassroots outreach, and partner referrals, with a secondary direct-to-consumer donation channel via PayPal on its website.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropy: individual donations (one-time and recurring monthly giving tiers ranging from $0–$2,000+), corporate and event sponsorships (e.g., Taste of Traditions festival, Charlitas podcast, Youth Leadership Conference), and foundation grants from institutional funders including Inatai Foundation, St. Joseph Community Partnership Fund (Providence St. Joseph), and Cambia Health Foundation. Cumulative community investment over 12 years totals $725,800+, though no current annual revenue or audited financials are disclosed. The organization is led by Executive Director Diana Avalos-Leos (Clark County First Citizen Award 2020) and governed by a Board of Directors established in 2023.

Name

Latino Leadership Northwest

Legal name

Latino Leadership Northwest

Website

https://latinoleadershipnw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Leadership Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Government & Leadership Programs (EDALAHAA), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI), Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL), Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL) (EDAKAMAO)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• Community education programs
• Latino youth empowerment
• Parent advocacy training
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: LLNW receives donations from individuals through their website, with options for one-time and recurring monthly contributions at various tier levels.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors support LLNW events including the Charlitas Podcast, Taste of Traditions festival, and Youth Leadership Conference.
3. Foundation Grants: The organization receives funding from foundations including St. Joseph Community Partnership Fund (Providence St. Joseph) and Inatai Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Latino Leadership Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for Latino youth in Southwest Washington to build healthy relationships and advocate for their education. The organization delivers youth leadership programs (Youth, Young Professionals, Youth Advocacy), the annual Clark County Latino Youth Leadership Conference, the Charlitas Podcast, the Parent Leadership Institute, and the Orugas a Mariposa Youth Behavioral Health program, supported by school partnerships and community engagement.

Product overview

Latino Leadership Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rebranded in 2021 from Clark County Latino Youth Conference. The organization operates as a unified service organization providing youth leadership programs (Youth, Young Professionals, Youth Advocacy), the annual Youth Leadership Conference, the Charlitas Podcast, and the Parent Leadership Institute. Programs are designed to create opportunities for Latino youth to build healthy relationships, advocate for education, and develop leadership skills. The organization also maintains a donation/sponsorship platform and newsletter subscription services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Charlitas: A podcast initiative featuring discussions relevant to the Latino community.
• Mariposa Interns
• Orugas a Mariposa

Products and services

• Youth Leadership Programs Youth leadership development programs serving Latino youth in Clark County and Southwest Washington, including MEChA groups, after-school programs, summer enrichment, job shadowing, internships, and community service designed to build leadership skills and educational advocacy.
• Clark County Latino Youth Leadership Conference Annual youth leadership conference bringing together hundreds of students, volunteers, presenters, exhibitors, and community members for Latino youth leadership development, hosted at WSU Vancouver since 2018. The 2023 conference was the largest in organizational history with 500+ attendees.
• Parent Leadership Institute Parent navigation and advocacy program supporting Latino families' engagement with local schools. Launched in 2016 with 60 families across three cohorts, in partnership with WSU Vancouver.
• Charlitas Podcast Podcast initiative featuring discussions relevant to the Latino community with student perspectives on leadership and cultural topics.
• Orugas a Mariposa Youth Behavioral Health Program Youth behavioral health program supporting the Latino youth community, with related BHConnect project partnership with Welcome Home Health addressing youth behavioral health needs across Washington state.
• Young Professionals Program Program supporting Latino young professionals in Southwest Washington with professional development, networking, and career advancement opportunities.
• Youth Advocacy Program Advocacy initiative empowering Latino youth to advocate for their education and community, as part of LLNW's broader youth programs.
• Mariposa Interns Youth internship program within Latino Leadership Northwest providing internship opportunities for Latino youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,820+ youth participants served over 12 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered community, core and program.

• NEXT SuccesscommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization listed on LLNW's website
• Fort Vancouver Regional LibrarycommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization listed on LLNW's website
• Washington State University VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU Vancouver has been a venue for the Clark County Latino Youth Leadership Conference since 2018, and partnered with LLNW on the Parent Leadership Institute in 2015
• Fourth Plain ForwardcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner involved in COVID-19 Compassion and Safety for ALL campaign and Census work
• LULAC Southwest WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded Clark County Latino Youth Conference with LLNW. Partnership on Every Shade Counts Census campaign (2019) and COVID rapid response team (2020)
• NAACPcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Every Shade Counts Census campaign and COVID rapid response team addressing unmet needs of families
• Latino Community Resource GroupcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Every Shade Counts Census campaign and COVID rapid response team
• One AmericacommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Every Shade Counts 2020 Census campaign
• Welcome Home HealthprogramStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting BHConnect project that addresses youth behavioral health needs across Washington state
• Mt. St. HelensprogramStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for STEM and Art Summer enrichment activities (2017)
• Rodolfo SerniprogramStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for STEM and Art Summer enrichment activities (2017)
• Vancouver Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBill Oman, Executive Director of Schools and Learning at Vancouver Public Schools, serves on LLNW Board
• Rooted School VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLLNW moved into office space at Rooted School Vancouver in 2023

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): HACU represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions and supports Hispanic higher education access through leadership development, internships, and capacity-building programs. It is comparable because both organizations focus on educational attainment and leadership for Hispanic youth, with HACU operating at the national/institutional level.
• Hispanic Federation: Hispanic Federation is a national Latino nonprofit service organization supporting education, health, immigration, and economic empowerment for Latino families. It is comparable because both serve similar advocacy and youth-development missions for the Latino population, but Hispanic Federation does so at a multi-state scale.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: HSF provides scholarships, mentorships, and leadership development for Hispanic students pursuing higher education. It is comparable because LLNW's College and Career Success programming addresses the same pipeline (high school to college) for the same demographic, though at a regional scale.
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI): CHCI develops emerging Latino leaders through fellowships, internships, and leadership programs for high school and college students. It is comparable because both organizations run youth leadership and pipeline programs serving Latino students, though CHCI operates nationally and is more policy-oriented.
• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC): LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights organization in the US, and the Southwest Washington chapter of LULAC is a direct partner and co-founder of LLNW's annual conference. It is comparable because both organizations run Latino-focused education, leadership, and advocacy programs, with LULAC operating at a national scope and LLNW at a regional scope.

Regional players

• United We Dream: United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led network in the US, with local chapters focused on advocacy and leadership development for Latino and immigrant youth. It overlaps with LLNW's youth-advocacy and family-engagement work, though it operates in different geographies.
• United Way of Southwest Washington: United Way of Southwest Washington is the regional chapter of United Way serving the same Clark County geography as LLNW, funding community programs across education, financial stability, and health. It is a natural regional peer in funding landscape and downstream/outreach channels.

Emerging players

• Centro de los Derechos del Migrante: CDM is a migrant worker-focused nonprofit that combines education, advocacy, and leadership development for Latino populations. Both organizations bridge direct community service and advocacy in Latino communities, but CDM focuses on migrant farmworker communities.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: BGCA is the largest US youth-development nonprofit, operating clubs nationwide including in Clark County, offering after-school programs and leadership development. It is comparable because both serve youth through community-based programs, though BGCA is broad-based and not Latino-specific.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: BBBS is the largest US youth mentoring nonprofit serving at-risk youth through one-to-one mentoring relationships. It is comparable because both organizations provide youth mentorship and positive role-model engagement, but BBBS serves all demographics nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/alexis-espinoza-a613201ba
• Facebookfacebook.com/latinoleadershipnorthwest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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