Colorado Latinx Non-Profit
Olga Gonzalez
Executive Director
Empowering Latinx voices for 28 years. Leading change, building equity, and fostering community. Committed advocate and visionary leader inspiring transformative impact.
Rocio Franco
Associate Director
From Delicias, Mexico, to a community advocate. Navigating systems, amplifying voices, nurturing change. Passionate about social justice, family, and community values.
Denise Romero
Director of Operations
Honoring roots through community leadership. Advocate for equity, inclusivity, and social justice. Avid traveler, literature lover, and passionate Saxophone player.
Laura Martinez
Manager of Environmental Justice Programs
Community advocate with a heart for change. Building bridges, creating opportunities, and nurturing a better life. Enthusiastic problem solver with a love for math.
Guadalupe Solis
Director of Environmental Justice Programs
Passionate advocate for community health. Championing access to healthcare and health outcomes. Guided by community voices, committed to health equity.
Reyna Soria
Promotora
Community leader for 18 years, fostering growth and change. Immigrant advocate, empowering through education, advocacy, and support. Proud mother and dedicated singer.
Guadalupe Villalobos
Promotora
Empowering families through education and community leadership. Bridging gaps, advocating for rights, and elevating voices. Proud immigrant and dedicated advocate.
Maria Zubiate
Promotora
Building emotional well-being in the community through specialized services. Joyful service, values-driven, and dedicated to a healthier future. Talented in music, dance, and brightening lives.
Cristina Ruiz
Promotora
Dedicated Promotora in the AIRE project. 16 years of volunteering, passionate about building community leadership. Focused on community needs and environmental justice advocacy.
Elvia Chavez
Promotora
Bringing environmental awareness to Commerce City. Originating from Zacatecas, Elvia thrives on community engagement. Loves choreographing dances and spending quality time with family and friends.
Vic Gómez Betancourt
Sustainability Officer
Vic Gómez Betancourt (they/them) began working with Cultivando in January 2023 as a consultant, supporting communications and development efforts. In June 2023, they transitioned to a full-time staff position as Sustainability Officer, focusing on foundation and donor relations as well as media support.
Our Promotoras
Cultivando is an organization that cultivates the leadership of the Latino community in order to promote health equity through advocacy, collaboration and social change.
Our Mission
All people have the power to create, cultivate, and transform just and equitable social systems that create opportunities for their communities to thrive.
Our Vision
Meet the heart and soul behind Cultivando
Passionate individuals committed to community well-being
Our Board Of Directors
Cultivando is always on the search for a kind and collaborative board member, ideally from within the local Latinx community and/or supportive partners with financial, legal, real estate, fundraising, or nonprofit experience. We are proud to be a majority Latinx board and organization. Our board is a fun and engaging group of do-gooders and meets once per month.
Beatriz Soto
Position: Board President
Occupation: Director, Protégete
Victor Hernandez
Position: Treasurer
Occupation: Senior VP Finance and Administration, Habitat for Humanity
Cec Ortiz
Position: Board Member
Occupation: Project Management Consultant