NUESTRA JUNTA DIRECTIVA

PRESIDENT

JAMILAH ESPINOSA
➝ Jamilah L. Espinosa es abogada licenciada y propietaria de Espinosa Law, una firma de abogados boutique limitada exclusivamente a la práctica de la ley federal de inmigración y nacionalidad. Recibió su licenciatura en Gobierno de la Universidad de Campbell. Completó una Maestría en Administración Pública en Marist College y obtuvo un doctorado en derecho de Widener Law School en Harrisburg, Pensilvania. ➝ La Sra. Espinosa está bien versada en todos los aspectos de las leyes y asuntos de inmigración, incluida la inmigración basada en la familia, la inmigración basada en el empleo, las visas de inmigrantes, la naturalización y la ciudadanía, la defensa contra la deportación y la ley de asilo. Ella disfruta el desafío de encontrar un camino para la residencia para aquellos con barreras de elegibilidad para los beneficios de inmigración, como condenas penales, largas ausencias de los EE. UU., entradas ilegales, deportaciones previas y cargos por fraude de visa. Es miembro activo de la Asociación Estadounidense de Abogados de Inmigración, la Asociación Estadounidense de Abogados y el Colegio de Abogados de Maryland. Actualmente es miembro de la Junta Asesora de Mujeres de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Mecklenburg.

VICE PRESIDENT

SHARON SCHETTINY (CAMPBELL)
Sharon Schettiny is a highly accomplished Senior Vice President at Citibank, where she plays a crucial role in supporting the Independent Compliance Risk Management business function. With a remarkable track record of 20 years in Compliance and Risk management within the Financial Services industry, Sharon is a seasoned professional known for her strategic acumen and expertise in implementing cost containment and process improvement initiatives across diverse lines of businesses. Her strong analytical capabilities enable her to interpret business data effectively, identify deficiencies, and drive process improvements that significantly enhance operational performance and staff productivity. Before joining Citibank, Sharon spent 13 successful years at Bank of America, where she excelled in various critical roles. As part of the Global Compliance and Operational Risk (GCOR) organization, she spearheaded the reporting requirements, overseeing the production of key GCOR reports, including the State of Risk Reporting, Operational Risk Dashboard, Concentration Risk Dashboard, and State of Compliance and Operational Risk reporting. Additionally, she played a vital role in supporting the Testing Operations team in the Enterprise independent Testing (EIT) line of business, contributing to the development and execution of the EIT Policy, Standard, and Standard Operating Procedure, as well as ensuring employee adherence. Sharon also played a key role in enhancing processes and managing vendor employee oversight for the EIT Government Servicing Third Party Testing team. Beyond her impressive professional accomplishments, Sharon's background is rich and diverse. A native of Guatemala, Sharon spent her formative years in Los Angeles, CA, and pursued her education at Mount Saint Mary's College in Brentwood, CA. In 2018, she made a significant move to North Carolina, where she now resides with her husband, their son, who is currently studying neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill, and their three dogs.

SECRETARY

TREASURER

LUISA PINO
Luisa Pino is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in accounting, tax strategy, and financial management. She began her career in Big 4 accounting, gaining extensive expertise in corporate and individual taxation. In 2019, she founded Pino CPA PLLC, growing the firm from 15 clients to over 500 tax returns annually. Luisa is also an alumna of NXT CLT Cohort 8, a leadership development program supporting high-growth minority entrepreneurs. As Treasurer, she leverages her deep financial expertise to ensure the nonprofit’s financial stability and long-term success.

JUNTA DIRECTIVA

MARGARET COMMINS
BOARD MEMBER
➝ La Dra. Maggie Commins es profesora Shelton de Ciencias Políticas en la Universidad Queens de Charlotte. Está profundamente comprometida con la integración del compromiso cívico y comunitario en su enseñanza, investigación y vida personal. Maggie recibió en 2020 el premio Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching de Queens. Sus intereses de enseñanza e investigación son las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y América Latina, la política de inmigración de Estados Unidos y la integración municipal de inmigrantes. En la comunidad, Maggie sirve en el Gabinete Internacional de Charlotte y como Amiga Fructífera de una familia de refugiados. También es miembro de la Cohorte 43 de Leadership Charlotte (2021-2022).
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DAN AUGUST
BOARD MEMBER
Dan August is the Senior Cyber Security Governance and Controls O icer at Truist where he leads e orts to safeguard the bank’s digital assets and protect clients from emerging cyber threats. With an extensive background in Chief Executive O icer and Business Support Executive roles at Bank of America, he supported a 16,000-person organization and oversaw a $4 billion P&L, demonstrating exceptional leadership in driving innovation, compliance, and key reporting metrics. Before entering the corporate world, he retired after 27 years in the United States Navy raising from the rank of Airman (E1) to Commander (O5) culminating his career as the Commanding O icer of Tactical Air Control Squadron Eleven, providing air traffic control, air operations planning, and tactical control of embarked Marine aviation units conducting security operations worldwide. This unique combination of military and corporate experience has honed his ability to lead complex organizations, make strategic decisions under pressure, and foster a culture of accountability and resilience. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dan is deeply committed to advancing
DANIEL VALDEZ
BOARD MEMBER
Sigo encontrando el PORQUÉ en muchas de nuestras actividades diarias, lo que me motiva a trabajar para la organización. Apoyamos a las familias que necesitan diferentes servicios y asistencia, y les ayudamos a cubrir esas necesidades constantemente.
JESUS RENDON
BOARD MEMBER
➝ Dirigir de una manera que sea consistente con los valores de la Misión del Departamento de Policía de Charlotte-Mecklenburg ➝ Fuerte capacidad para reaccionar de manera efectiva en emergencias, iniciativa y capacidad de resolución de problemas para hacer frente a una variedad de situaciones de aplicación de la ley. ➝ Amplia experiencia con poblaciones diversas. ➝ Totalmente bilingüe en inglés/español.
ALEXANDRA TORRES
BOARD MEMBER
Joining the board of La Coalición Latino Americana would be a tremendous opportunity for me to strengthen my commitment to advancing inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunity within the immigrant and Hispanic communities in North Carolina. This mission aligns deeply with my personal commitment to support and empower underrepresented communities, as well as my professional expertise in Human Resources.
ALVARYS SANTANA
BOARD MEMBER
Alvarys Santana is the visionary founder and President of AS STRATEGY, a consultancy specializing in educational support and data-driven management consulting. With a focus on creative problem-solving, AS STRATEGY empowers organizations to make informed decisions and achieve strategic objectives through the effective use of data. Alvarys holds an MBA from Fayetteville State University and has pursued law studies. Her global perspective is enriched by international relations studies in Europe and South America, allowing her to offer unique insights into complex business challenges. Alvarys's approach is informed by a rich background in business management, operations, and project management, honed through key positions at major companies including Lowe's Home Improvement and Coca-Cola Consolidated.
MATT RODEN
BOARD MEMBER
Matthew Roden, MBA, MHA, Area Vice President, and Community Engagement Lead for Noth Carolina and South Carolina. Matthew Roden is AVP of Community Engagement and serves as the Community Relations Lead for North Carolina and South Carolina. As AVP of Community Engagement, Matt is responsible for leading the organizations community engagement strategy across the Carolinas. In this role, Matt deploys resources to address social and economic concerns to help the community thrive.
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CLARA ZAMBRANO
BOARD MEMBER
ClaraZambrano nació y creció en Bogotá, Colombia. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en gestión de riesgos en la industria de servicios financieros. Clara es actualmente ejecutiva en Wells Fargo, donde dirige la práctica de validación de modelos cualitativos. Comenzó su carrera en la banca creando modelos matemáticos y estadísticos para el riesgo en 1996. Desde entonces, ha ocupado altos cargos ejecutivos en la industria bancaria, incluso en Citibank como directora de riesgo crediticio del país y en Ally Bank como directora de riesgos para la operación internacional. Este viaje le dio a ella ya su familia la oportunidad de vivir y trabajar en diferentes países y diferentes ciudades de los Estados Unidos. Clara cree firmemente en la 2importancia de apoyar y hacer avanzar a nuestra comunidad latina, habiendo sido testigo y vivido de primera mano del valor significativo que la diversidad aporta al lugar de trabajo. Clara está comprometida con las redes de miembros del equipo de mujeres latinas y latinas en Wells Fargo, y es la representante de su unidad en el Consejo de Diversidad. Ha sido asesora de programas de desarrollo de Segmentos Diversos en el banco. ➝ Clara tiene una licenciatura en ingeniería industrial y una maestría en administración de empresas de la Universidad de Duke. Vive en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte con su esposo Jaime y es la orgullosa madre de Laura.
LUIS LOMAS
BOARD MEMBER
Luis Lomas originally from Mexico City moved to Pittsburg PA in 1997, and to Charlotte NC in 2012. Vice President/ Business Development Officer at First Citizens Bank, an accomplish leader for over 20 years in the financial industry. Experience in leadership, sales management, and marketing in the financial services industry. Known for results driven success and creative problem-solving abilities. Strong sales background and a proficiency in strategic business management. Detail-oriented, thorough, analytical, and resourceful. Strong experience in business payment solutions, team building, relationship management/CRM proficiency, fraud prevention, client retention, and B2B skills. Studied in the University Iberoamericana in Mexico City, graduated from the ABM Banker association. His passion is to support the Hispanic/Latino community and guide them to grow and succeed.