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Amber Tafoya joins Latina Initiative as new Executive Director

Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Denver, CO – The Latina Initiative has announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Amber J. Tafoya, Esq. (pictured at left) effective January 3, 2011. After a lengthy and well-developed search process, the Board voted to bring Ms. Tafoya on board and lead the Latina Initiative in a direction that aligns with the mission and who can strategically help implement the organization’s new vibrant strategic plan.

“We are very pleased with our decision and know that Amber is the best fit for the Latina Initiative,” said Board President Dr. Janet Lopez. She also added, “She brings a strong background of nonprofit and community organizing experience as well as a true commitment to making civic engagement a part of every Latina.”

Prior to joining the Latina Initiative, Ms. Tafoya managed her company, Tafoya Law and Consulting, LLC. In her practice, she provided non-profit consulting services as well as a multitude of legal and educational services for immigrants. Ms. Tafoya also has an extensive background in policy, community organizing and legal experience as evident in her past work experiences with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Collation, Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo.

“My strong commitment and passion for addressing our needs as Latinas through public policy make this position an exciting opportunity. My goal is to make sure that we as Latinas are the ones who determine our own life choices and direction,” said Ms. Tafoya.

Amber is from Pueblo, Colorado and received her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Southern Colorado, her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado School of Law and is license to practice law in the state of Colorado.

“We are 100% behind Amber and are ready to provide her the support to succeed and to take the Latina Initiative to new heights,” said Katherine Archuleta, past President and founding member. The Board is pleased to have Ms. Tafoya and appreciates her enthusiasm and motivation that she brings to the organization.

The Latina initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to cultivate, support and maintain the civic involvement of Latinas in Colorado.” The Latina Initiative is a nationally recognized nonpartisan leadership and education, voter registration, and mobilization project aimed at increasing the civic and political engagement of Latinas.