Who We Are

Executive Director

José Hernández-Paris

Jhparis@latinamericancoalition.org

704-531-3845

MY CULTURE

I was born in Colombia and raised in Charlotte; therefore, I self-identify as a Charlottean of Hispanic descent.

MY IMPACT

I interpret the Board's vision and provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers to fulfill the organizational mission.

Office Support

Xochitl Sanchez

xsanchez@Mylac.org

(704)-941-6734

MY CULTURE

I am from Mexico City and I have been living in the United States since 2012. I am passionate about family, social justice, service, dogs, food, and soccer. After working in the U.S., I have seen firsthand the challenges that immigrants face on a daily basis.

MY IMPACT

I support the Coalition at the Legal Clinic and the Advocacy and Community Education Center to achieve our goals of empowering our community and improving immigrants' lives.

Immigrant Welcome Center Manager

Alba Sanchez

asanchez@MyLac.org

704-941-2558

MY CULTURE

I was born and raised in Costa Rica, living in the states since Dec. 2001 and in Charlotte Since Nov. 2002. My career focus for the past 10 years has been Substance use and prevention in NC. Also, I served as a Latino Facilitator with the Union Co. Health Department for the last 7 Years "Parenting with Purpose" program. 

MY IMPACT

I am glad to be able to help my community and being part of the Latin American Coalition is a great pride, since this organization has impacted my life in so many ways. Looking forward to being the support my Latinos in Charlotte need.

Immigrant Welcome Center Associate

Daniela Gutierrez

dgutierrez@MyLac.org

(704) 941 6731

MY CULTURE

I was born in the state of California but raised in Mexico, and as many of us I come from an immigrant family, that has come here for a better life. Living in different countries has helped me understand the different necessities and difficulties that people experience, this has made me develop a passion to help people that most need it.

MY IMPACT

Serve our community in the best way possible by helping them navigate and understand the system of the United States and fully take advantage of all the opportunities offered by this great country, therefore gradually integrating our community to a different society.

Workforce Development Coordinator

Ulises Martinez

workforce@latinamericancoalition.org

I was born in La Unión, El Salvador; and settled in Charlotte when I was 8 years old. I have been living in Charlotte since.

My IMPACT

There is a Nigerian Proverb that says: "It is the heart that does the giving; the fingers only let go" I firmly believe helping others heal is how we make a difference. My duties are to connect people with resources available, build resumes and cover letters for people, and with any workforce development.

AmeriCorps Access Member - Workforce Development Coordinator

William Henzler

whenzler@mylac.org

(980) 320 - 3734

Community Education & Outreach

German Barriga

gbarriga@latinamericancoalition.org

(704) 941 2542

Immigrant Integration Center Manager -DOJ Accredited Representative

Ivone Bass

ibass@latinamericancoaltion.org

(704)941-2553

MY CULTURE 
I was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. Went to College and graduated from La Salle University with a 5 years professional degree in Business Administration. Came to the United States 14 years ago and lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado until we decided to relocate to Lake Wylie, South Carolina on July of 2017. I love the diversity that the States of North and South Carolina offer in culture, food and environment.

MY IMPACT
I love helping the immigrant community to achieve their goals and continue working for a better future by providing the most professional and accurate legal help they can find. Not only I enjoy counseling them in their immigration processes but also sharing time and experiences with them.

DOJ Partially Accredited Representative

Laura Oreamuno

loreamuno@latinamericancoalition.org

(704) 941-2544

Advocacy and Community Engagement Coordinator

Yisel Pomier Maren

ymaren@latinamericancoalition.org

704-531-3849

MY CULTURE

My name is Yisel Pomier. I was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. I am the youngest of 3 sisters. My family is still in Cuba, and I visit them whenever I have the opportunity. I have been in this country for only two years and I have lived in the Queen City, which I already consider as my home.

MY IMPACT

Since I left Cuba, I have become a new group, a new minority, and a new hope for my family. I am a fighter of everything in what I believe, but most of all I plead for each person to raise their voice for themselves. With the Coalition, I have the opportunity support, mobilize, and defend the rights of people and their families. Having your own voice, never give up and staying true to your beliefs.

AmeriCorps Access Member - Volunteer Coordinator

Rocio Arguijo

volunteer@mylac.org

(704) 941 - 2552

MY CULTURE

I am the daughter of Mexican immigrants who left Monterrey, Mexico to make North Carolina their new home in the early 90s. I was born and raised in Raleigh and moved to Charlotte for college. At UNCC I study Spanish and Latin American Studies to celebrate my heritage as a US-born Latina. 

MY IMPACT

Service to the Latino community has also been central to my life and AmeriCorps is a perfect avenue through which to serve my community. As the volunteer coordinator, I recruit, train, and support volunteers and interns who are essential to the functioning of our organization.

Cultural Events Director

Tony Arreaza

aarreaza@latinamericancoalition.org

(704) 458 8072

MY CULTURE

I am from Venezuela. I have been living in Charlotte since 1993 and I have been introducing Latino culture through music, art and food since then. 

MY IMPACT

I organize cultural events that raise community awareness of Latino culture and I strive to make Charlotte a cooler, more diverse city.

Special Events Associate

Jhanny Franco

jfranco@mylac.org

980-829-8203

MY CULTURE

I am from Medellin - Colombia and I live in the USA since 2015, since I arrived in this city I've had the great opportunity to work with and for the Hispanic community of Charlotte, in this way I have seen the necessities that we face daily, in love with the healthy life and the family union, but above all a faithful believer of the phrase "who doesn't live to serve, doesn't serve to live"

MY IMPACT

In collaboration with the Executive Director and the special events team, plan and implement strategies to generate more revenue opportunities and sponsorship through our events, and thus integrate the Hispanic community

Communications and Digital Media Coordinator

Carolina Diaz

cdiaz@latinamericancoalition.org

704-449-1679

MY CULTURE

Native from Colombia, but a Charlottean at heart; since I've lived here for the past 16 years. I am a dreamer, chocolate fanatic passionate about art, music and most of all passionate about design.

MY IMPACT

My aim is to create great experiences, real connections through the filter of design and to be able to share with my community the voice of La Coalición.