Who we are
The
Albuquerque, New Mexico Hispanic Women's Council (HWC) is a non-profit organization
founded in 1988 to promote, support, and create opportunities for Hispanic
women.
HWC is governed by a board of directors elected annually for staggered
terms. At the beginning of each calendar year, the new board sets
programming priorities, identifies special projects and forms appropriate
committees.
HWC members are women in key political, corporate, and community positions.
They are educators, homemakers, artists and more. The
women of HWC represent several generations in one family, i.e.,
mothers and daughters, grandmothers and granddaughters, aunts and
nieces, etc.
Partnerships
HWC strives to partner with organizations that positively contribute to the culture, education and heritage of the Hispanic community as well as organizations whose efforts have a positive impact on the community.
"Distinguished Hispana Achievement Award"
In Fall 2007 the Coalition of Hispanic Women's Organizations, made up of the Hispanic Women's Council, Las Mujeres de Lulac, Mana de Albuqerque, and Mana del Norte paid tribute to one of the nation's most accomplished Latinas, Dr. Mari-Luci Jaramillo.
Dr. Jaramillo, a member of HWC, was honored at a Black-Tie event for her life-time achievements and her committment to the community.
Other partnerships include:
2009 Board of Directors
| Officers: |
| Marisa de Aragon - President |
| Monica Rodriguez Roybal - President-Elect |
| Annette Leger - Vice President |
| Raqui Martinez - Treasurer |
| Gloria Chavez Sampson - Secretary |
| Rosa Maria Calles |
| Theresa Cardenas |
| Kathy Coffey |
| Marisa de Aragon |
| Leila Flores Duenas |
| Raqui Martinez |
| Pauline Nunez |
| Hilary Real |
| Lucinda Lucero Sachs |
| Vangie Samora |
| Veronica Sanchez |
| Marlene Sena |