Lean In Latinas

What Lean In Latinas does

Lean In Latinas is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by Anna Dapelo-Garcia and Jenny Salinas in Mountain View, California, dedicated to empowering Latina women to close the gender wage gap and advance into leadership roles. The organization operates as an official affiliate of the global Lean In movement (founded by Sheryl Sandberg) while focusing specifically on the cultural and systemic challenges facing Latinas in the workforce, where Latinas hold only 1% of senior executive positions and 4% of professional managerial roles.

The organization's core offerings include over 20 Lean In Circles (small peer support groups meeting regularly for mentorship and professional growth), the annual Take Charge Conference (a flagship leadership event that grew to over 250 attendees at LinkedIn's Mountain View campus in 2024), the Mighty online community platform, a dedicated job board at leaninlatinasjobs.org, a curated Books We Love reading list, and Pay Equity Research resources. The technology footprint is deliberately lightweight — no mobile app, no public API, no AI capabilities — with digital presence centered on community engagement, content distribution, and event management.

The business model is nonprofit fundraising: 100% of individual donations directly support programs (donations are tax-deductible under Tax ID 83-1718629), supplemented by grants (notably the 2024/2025 Eva Longoria Foundation Economic Empowerment Grant) and corporate sponsorships of the Take Charge Conference. The organization is entirely volunteer-led with no paid staff, and its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth through the Circle network, social media presence, and annual flagship programming.

Name

Lean In Latinas

Legal name

Lean In Latinas

Website

https://leaninlatinas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lean In Latinas is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 that empowers Latina women to close the gender wage gap through 20+ peer Circles, an annual Take Charge Conference, a Mighty community platform, job board, and pay equity research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain View

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: 100% of individual donations directly support Lean In Latinas' mission of advancing Latinas in the workplace through programs, events, and mentoring. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making contributions tax-deductible.
2. Grants: Lean In Latinas received an Economic Empowerment Grant from the Eva Longoria Foundation in 2024/2025. Grants fund programs focused on increasing Latina access to career opportunities that equitably recognize, reward, and progress their work.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: The Take Charge Conference is sponsored by corporations including Eva Longoria Foundation, Lean In Org, Pacific Oaks College, Tico Coffee Roasters, Gardner Health Services, San José State University, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, and Talent & Genius. Sponsorship opportunities range above $5,000.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lean In Latinas is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs community-based programs to empower Latina women in the workplace. It operates a global network of Circles (small peer support groups for mentorship and professional growth), an annual Take Charge Conference (leadership development event), and supplementary resources including a Mighty online community platform, an online job board, curated book recommendations, pay equity research, and live coaching.

Product overview

Lean In Latinas operates as a volunteer-led nonprofit offering a community-driven platform focused on empowering Latinas to close the gender wage gap. The core offerings include Lean In Circles (small peer support groups), the annual Take Charge Conference (leadership conference with keynotes and workshops), the Mighty online community platform, and supplementary resources including a Job Board, Books We Love curated reading list, and Pay Equity Research. The organization also provides coaching services during conferences and hosts Network Mixers for professional connections. Together, these products create an ecosystem supporting mentorship, education, networking, and career advancement for Latinas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lean In Circles Small groups of women who meet regularly for ongoing support, mentorship, and professional growth. Lean In Latinas hosts over 20+ Circles worldwide, some industry-specific and others location-based, offering culturally relevant discussions and community-building opportunities for Latina professionals.
• Take Charge Conference Premier annual leadership conference for Latina professionals and allies, featuring keynote speakers, fireside chats, panels, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. The 7th annual conference in 2025 focuses on 'Thriving in Times of Change' with resilience and adaptive leadership themes.
• Job Board Online job board (leaninlatinasjobs.org) providing career opportunities and resources for Latina professionals seeking employment and advancement.
• Books We Love Curated collection of books on leadership, career advancement, personal development, and advocacy for Latinas and their allies, with purchase links to Bookshop.org supporting independent bookstores.
• Pay Equity Research Research and data resources addressing the gender wage gap affecting Latinas, including reports on the State of Latinas in Corporate America, Women in the Workplace, and Gender Pay Gap analysis.
• Mighty Community Platform Online platform for the entire Lean In Latinas network connecting members for discussions, exclusive content, event information, and ongoing support and collaboration.
• Take Charge Coaching Professional coaching services available during the Take Charge Conference, led by Lead Coach Yanira Guzman, offering opportunities for attendees to discuss ideas, challenges, and brainstorm with coaches.
• Network Mixers Networking events connecting Latinas for professional relationship building, featuring facilitated sessions and informal connection opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of Lean In members credit their Circle with a positive change in their life
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Lean In Org (LeanIn.org)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLean In Latinas is an official Lean In Network, operating under the global Lean In movement founded by Sheryl Sandberg. As a member of the Lean In network, they advance gender equality and support Latinas in achieving professional goals while focusing on the unique experiences of Latinas.
• LinkedIncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinkedIn hosted the 2024 Take Charge Conference at their campus in Mountain View, California, connecting over 250 Latinas and allies. LinkedIn's Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (Michelle Rodriguez) participated as a panelist.
• El Puente InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl Puente Institute collaborated with Lean In Latinas in creating the 2025 Impact Report, demonstrating dedication to documenting and sharing the organization's impact.
• Pacific Oaks CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2025 Take Charge Conference, supporting the event's educational and networking programming.
• Tico Coffee RoastersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2025 Take Charge Conference, supporting the event.
• Gardner Health ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2025 Take Charge Conference, supporting the event.
• San José State UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2025 Take Charge Conference, supporting the event.
• Hispanic Foundation of Silicon ValleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2025 Take Charge Conference, supporting the event.
• Talent & GeniusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2025 Take Charge Conference, supporting the event. The founder Nancy Marmolejo serves as Lean In Latinas' Chief Strategy & Operations Officer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): Advocates for Hispanic inclusion in corporate America, including leadership pipeline and economic empowerment — operating in the same Hispanic workplace-equity space as Lean In Latinas.
• Ellevate Network: Women's professional networking organization built around small member Circles for peer support and career advancement — uses a comparable peer-group model and serves a similar professional women audience, though broader than Latina-specific.
• Lean In: The parent global women's empowerment movement founded by Sheryl Sandberg. Lean In Latinas is an official Lean In Network affiliate using the same Circles methodology at global scale, making Lean In the most directly comparable peer organization.
• Prospanica: Professional organization advancing Hispanic leadership through education, mentorship, and career development — closely overlapping with Lean In Latinas' mission of professional advancement and leadership for the Hispanic/Latina community.
• MANA de San Diego: National Latina organization (Mexican-American Women's National Association) focused on leadership development, professional advancement, and community for Latinas — virtually identical target demographic and mission to Lean In Latinas.
• ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America): Largest Latino professional association in the U.S., providing leadership development, networking, and career resources — directly comparable audience (Latino professionals) and similar programming model to Lean In Latinas.
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE): Largest Hispanic STEM professional society providing leadership development, mentorship, and career resources for Hispanic professionals — directly comparable audience and professional-development programming model.

Broad incumbents

• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on workplace gender equity research and inclusion — operates in the same broader mission space as Lean In Latinas but is a larger, research-driven incumbent with corporate consulting offerings.

Emerging players

• Code2040: Nonprofit advancing BIPOC representation in the technology economy through career and leadership programming — comparable DEI-and-career-advancement mission with similar emerging-stage, community-driven delivery model.

Regional players

• Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley: Bay Area-based foundation supporting Hispanic education, workforce development, and equity — already a Take Charge Conference sponsor with overlapping Silicon Valley focus and Hispanic professional-advancement mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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