You may know just how hard the Latino Memphis works to support our city’s Latin/x/e community, but did you know that there are so many talented women behind the organization’s programs and endeavors? This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who are dedicated to driving Latino Memphis’ mission!
Please share your full name, pronouns, and title!
Itzel Gomez, She/They/Ella, Welcome Specialist at El Centro
What inspired you to work at Latino Memphis?
I have been an advocate for immigration rights since my freshman year of college. I want to use my education and experience to provide the resources and support the undocumented and immigrant community often lacks access to.
How do you relate to Latino Memphis’ mission?
I believe in our mission to help connect the Latino community to the greater Memphis community. I want the Latino community in this city to feel like Memphis is their home because it is.
What do you love about what you do?
I love being able to help my community. They have supported me throughout my education and now I want to give back to them. I also enjoy working alongside some really amazing people that are so knowledgeable in their professions. I enjoy the opportunity to learn from them and hear about their work.
Tell us a story about a time you saw your work make an impact on the Memphis community
One of the greatest impacts my work has made on the Memphis community is the access to needed resources. There are many great resources in our city that sometimes go under the radar, so it is great to see families getting the resources they need.
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