The UNIDOS for Oregon Leadership Project aims to reverse our history of regional disconnection, increase multigenerational leadership and collaboration in all sectors and lay the foundation for lasting systems change throughout the state

Background

In 2010, Latino leaders in the tri county area came together to identify where the greatest gap existed in leadership work. The number one issue that was viewed as a gap was “Latino leadership cohesion, collaboration, trust-building and strategic coordination.” Through the support of Meyer Trust and Coalition of Communities of Color, UNIDOS was created as a multigenerational leadership program.

Program

Led by nationally and internationally recognized trainers Nanci Luna Jiminez and Lillian Roybal Rose, the vision for UNID@S is for a new culture of intergenerational collaboration that becomes normative for Latinos across the state. A cohort of 20 nominated Latino community leaders from across the state who use their public voice and influence in their work or community on behalf of Latino children and families are selected to participate each year. The goal is to advance the well being of our community through healing, learning and collaboration, with a special emphasis placed on intergenerational learning: understanding our shared history, experiences, and lessons learned through the work of our established Latino leaders.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone for the 2013 UNIDOS cohort, follow this link or email edgar@latnet.org.

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