Cynthia De La Torre (She/Her/Ella)
Community Health Worker Linn County
Promotora de Salud Condado de Linn
Cynthia is a first-generation college graduate from Oregon State University with a double Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development & Family Sciences. She is grateful for her hometown, Albany, OR, which has served as a place of growth and recognition of the need for culturally specific community outreach. Growing up, it was the arts, community spaces, and organizations that helped Cynthia and her family access resources and encouraged her leadership and empowered her experiences as a daughter of Mexican immigrants. She is passionate about building capacity and community to help Latinx families and individuals lead to healthier, sustainable lives.
Community Health Worker Linn County
Promotora de Salud Condado de Linn
Cynthia is a first-generation college graduate from Oregon State University with a double Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development & Family Sciences. She is grateful for her hometown, Albany, OR, which has served as a place of growth and recognition of the need for culturally specific community outreach. Growing up, it was the arts, community spaces, and organizations that helped Cynthia and her family access resources and encouraged her leadership and empowered her experiences as a daughter of Mexican immigrants. She is passionate about building capacity and community to help Latinx families and individuals lead to healthier, sustainable lives.
Susy Ibarra (She/Her/Ella)
Wraparound Assistant
Asistente de Apoyo a los Promotores de Salud
Wraparound Assistant
Asistente de Apoyo a los Promotores de Salud
Laura Suarez (She/Her/Ella)
Bookkeeper
Contadora de Libros
Laura has joined Casa Latinos Unidos as the organization's first Bookkeeper! She was born in Veracruz, Mexico and received her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from her native country. Laura has worked with nonprofit organizations in the Latino community for over 10 years. With her experience and knowledge of accounting in nonprofits Laura brings a unique set of skills that will allow us to grow and maintain financial transparency within the organization. She is happy and proud to be able to help her community to have access to important resources. Like many Oregonians, Laura loves hiking and camping with her family.
Bookkeeper
Contadora de Libros
Laura has joined Casa Latinos Unidos as the organization's first Bookkeeper! She was born in Veracruz, Mexico and received her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from her native country. Laura has worked with nonprofit organizations in the Latino community for over 10 years. With her experience and knowledge of accounting in nonprofits Laura brings a unique set of skills that will allow us to grow and maintain financial transparency within the organization. She is happy and proud to be able to help her community to have access to important resources. Like many Oregonians, Laura loves hiking and camping with her family.
Cynthia Salgado (She/Her/Ella)
Administrative Assistant
Asistente Administrativa
In Mexico, I worked as a receptionist for a Doctor. My family and I have dedicated our lives to the trade from making and selling crafts to selling abarrotes. Aside from working at Casa Latinos, I have a small side business and I also make piñatas. I like working with the Latino community because we have many things in common and that reminds me of who I am and where I come from.
Administrative Assistant
Asistente Administrativa
In Mexico, I worked as a receptionist for a Doctor. My family and I have dedicated our lives to the trade from making and selling crafts to selling abarrotes. Aside from working at Casa Latinos, I have a small side business and I also make piñatas. I like working with the Latino community because we have many things in common and that reminds me of who I am and where I come from.
Miriam G. Cummins (She/Her/Ella)
Executive Director
Directora Ejecutiva
Miriam was born in Zamora, Michoácan, Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 1996 giving her first-hand experience with the struggles that Latino families face. As both a first generation high school and college graduate, Miriam is a strong supporter for equity and inclusion in education. In various roles over the last 10-years Miriam has been a strong advocate for the Latino community in the Willamette Valley and is driven to help improve the lives of those around her. She is also the mother of two young children -- one who is special needs -- and has advocated and promoted special services for children like her son. She has a BA in Spanish and French from Oregon State University. With her experience in working in non-profits and in outreach and fundraising, Miriam brings skills to Casa Latinos Unidos that will help develop and grow our community so that all our families have the resources they need.
Executive Director
Directora Ejecutiva
Miriam was born in Zamora, Michoácan, Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 1996 giving her first-hand experience with the struggles that Latino families face. As both a first generation high school and college graduate, Miriam is a strong supporter for equity and inclusion in education. In various roles over the last 10-years Miriam has been a strong advocate for the Latino community in the Willamette Valley and is driven to help improve the lives of those around her. She is also the mother of two young children -- one who is special needs -- and has advocated and promoted special services for children like her son. She has a BA in Spanish and French from Oregon State University. With her experience in working in non-profits and in outreach and fundraising, Miriam brings skills to Casa Latinos Unidos that will help develop and grow our community so that all our families have the resources they need.
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Yanci Hernandez (She/Her/Ella)
LBCC Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de LBCC
Yanci is a second year Linn Benton Community College student studying Human Development and Family Sciences. When she moved to the United States from El Salvador, Yanci personally experienced the difficulty of navigating language barriers. Translating for her family, she saw first-hand the need for representation in the Latino community. All of these factors influenced her choice of career path. Yanci is also an active participant in the Institutional, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Center providing resources to students and advocating for the Latinx community on campus.
LBCC Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de LBCC
Yanci is a second year Linn Benton Community College student studying Human Development and Family Sciences. When she moved to the United States from El Salvador, Yanci personally experienced the difficulty of navigating language barriers. Translating for her family, she saw first-hand the need for representation in the Latino community. All of these factors influenced her choice of career path. Yanci is also an active participant in the Institutional, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Center providing resources to students and advocating for the Latinx community on campus.
Abigail Guzman (She/Her/Ella)
LBCC Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de LBCC
Abigail is a first-generation, bilingual Latina undergraduate student who is completing her last term at Linn-Benton Community College before she transfers to Oregon State University where she will pursue a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) with a focus in Human Services. Abigail’s interests are in helping underserved and underrepresented communities in Oregon through civic engagement. Abigail realized she had a strong desire to serve her community in this way through volunteering at her local community food pantry, serving as an interpreter for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, and by tutoring kids through the Acorn Center in Corvallis.
LBCC Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de LBCC
Abigail is a first-generation, bilingual Latina undergraduate student who is completing her last term at Linn-Benton Community College before she transfers to Oregon State University where she will pursue a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) with a focus in Human Services. Abigail’s interests are in helping underserved and underrepresented communities in Oregon through civic engagement. Abigail realized she had a strong desire to serve her community in this way through volunteering at her local community food pantry, serving as an interpreter for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, and by tutoring kids through the Acorn Center in Corvallis.
Dezmeree Acosta (She/Her/Ella)
LBCC Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de LBCC
Originally from Gilroy, California, Dezmeree has lived in Benton county since August of 2018. She is a mother to a four-year-old boy and a full-time student. Spring 2021 will be her last term at Linn-Benton Community College. Coming from a Hispanic family that immigrated to California from Mexico, she loves her culture, background, and people. With this internship, she plans to interact with families in the Linn- Benton area and expand her experience by advocating alongside Casa Latinos Unidos for families that need support . As this last term approaches, her goal is to complete an Associate of Science degree in Human Services and transfer to OSU to complete her Bachelor's degree, also in Human Services. In her spare time she loves to attend cultural events with her son and help the community in any way she can.
LBCC Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de LBCC
Originally from Gilroy, California, Dezmeree has lived in Benton county since August of 2018. She is a mother to a four-year-old boy and a full-time student. Spring 2021 will be her last term at Linn-Benton Community College. Coming from a Hispanic family that immigrated to California from Mexico, she loves her culture, background, and people. With this internship, she plans to interact with families in the Linn- Benton area and expand her experience by advocating alongside Casa Latinos Unidos for families that need support . As this last term approaches, her goal is to complete an Associate of Science degree in Human Services and transfer to OSU to complete her Bachelor's degree, also in Human Services. In her spare time she loves to attend cultural events with her son and help the community in any way she can.
Jissel Alvarez (She/Her/Ella)
OSU Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de OSU
Jissel is a first-generation college student from Tualatin, OR attending Oregon State University and majoring in Human Development and Family Science, with an option in Human Services. Alongside Casa Latinos Unidos, she hopes to build connections that will encourage growth as well as impact people’s lives in a positive way by helping them find the resources they need to succeed.
OSU Student Intern
Estudiante Pasante de OSU
Jissel is a first-generation college student from Tualatin, OR attending Oregon State University and majoring in Human Development and Family Science, with an option in Human Services. Alongside Casa Latinos Unidos, she hopes to build connections that will encourage growth as well as impact people’s lives in a positive way by helping them find the resources they need to succeed.