Our Mission
Our mission is to advance Hispanic contributions to the Southeastern Connecticut community.
About the Hispanic Alliance
Founded in May 2000, the Hispanic Alliance is a dynamic, innovative organization – bringing communities together through a broad range of initiatives and events; providing higher education access and opportunity through a robust scholarship program; empowering through leadership training and economic support; advocating for health initiatives that promote equity; engaging our community through arts and cultural experiences.
Our Impact
The Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut has achieved significant recognition as the region’s preeminent Hispanic organization. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to the community-wide health concerns of Hispanic community. Our community teams include our focus area teams as well as affinity groups representing Latin American countries. Our community teams coordinate our diverse portfolio of programs and activities and provides us with an extensive network that support extensive outreach and communication.
+20
years of service
+320
scholarships awarded
1253
emergency funds to our community
+600
individuals trained
+5695
donations, grants & scholarships
+1000
health insurance applications
93
collaborative programs
+50
art exhibitions & projects
Meet The Team
- Claudio Melendez-Cooper
- Maria Cruz-Saco
- Janet Luis
- Ninon Guinassi
Join Our Team
Interested in joining the Hispanic Alliance staff or becoming a volunteer? Check below for current job opportunities.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to info@hispanicalliancesect.org with the subject line: “[NAME]: [Job Title] Application”
General Staff
Board of Directors
- Claudio Melendez-Cooper President
- Mariana Salas Vice President
- Maria Amparo Cruz-Saco Secretary
- Frank Silva Treasurer
- David Galvez Board Member
- Adrian Melendez-Cooper Board Member
- Luis Palomino Board Member
- Dianna Rodriguez Board Member