The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, proudly announces the launch of the National Innovation and Technology Committee (NITC). This initiative marks a new era in LULAC’s commitment to advancing digital equity and empowering Latinos across the United States. With a vision for the next 100 years, the NITC will drive opportunities for Latinos to excel in a tech-driven global economy.
Led by Caroline Sanchez Crozier, Founding Chair, a respected STEM entrepreneur. The NITC comprises technology experts and advocates dedicated to digital equity in the Community, Education, and Workforce. Together, this team aims to empower the Latino community by ensuring access to technology education, career opportunities, and leadership positions in the digital world.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, proudly announces the launch of the National Innovation and Technology Committee (NITC). This initiative marks a new era in LULAC’s commitment to advancing digital equity and empowering Latinos across the United States. With a vision for the next 100 years, the NITC will drive opportunities for Latinos to excel in a tech-driven global economy.
Led by Caroline Sanchez Crozier, Founding Chair, a respected STEM entrepreneur. The NITC comprises technology experts and advocates dedicated to digital equity in the Community, Education, and Workforce. Together, this team aims to empower the Latino community by ensuring access to technology education, career opportunities, and leadership positions in the digital world.
“I look forward to working with these distinguished experts on the LULAC National Innovation and Technology Committee,” said Caroline Sanchez Crozier. “Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as we work to advance Latinos in the technological age. Together, we will shape the future of technology and ensure that Latinos have a seat at the table in all sectors—community, education, government, and industry.”
Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board, added,
“Latinos contribute to America’s brain trust, driving innovation and economic growth. These experts will uplift Latino voices in technology, guiding new advancements that benefit the entire nation.”
“I look forward to working with these distinguished experts on the LULAC National Innovation and Technology Committee,” said Caroline Sanchez Crozier. “Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as we work to advance Latinos in the technological age. Together, we will shape the future of technology and ensure that Latinos have a seat at the table in all sectors—community, education, government, and industry.”
Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board, added,
“Latinos contribute to America’s brain trust, driving innovation and economic growth. These experts will uplift Latino voices in technology, guiding new advancements that benefit the entire nation.”
Community: Strengthening local councils, empowering Latino families, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Education: Partnering with K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to provide culturally relevant technology education.
Workforce: Building bridges from education to industry, advocating for Latino representation across tech careers.
Promote: Advocating for inclusive policies that prioritize Latino representation and digital equity.
Provide: Delivering resources and creating replicable programs to foster local and national impact.
Partner: Collaborating with organizations to secure funding, investment, and support to strengthen Latino communities.
Community: Strengthening local councils, empowering Latino families, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Education: Partnering with K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to provide culturally relevant technology education.
Workforce: Building bridges from education to industry, advocating for Latino representation across tech careers.
Promote: Advocating for inclusive policies that prioritize Latino representation and digital equity.
Provide: Delivering resources and creating replicable programs to foster local and national impact.
Partner: Collaborating with organizations to secure funding, investment, and support to strengthen Latino communities.
Founding Chair – IllinoisFounder & CEO, Latinx Digital Leaders Now
STEM entrepreneur and digital equity advocate.
Carlo Anez Mazurco
Vice Chair of Development – VirginiaFounder & CEO, Samkana Business Marketing
Specialist in digital marketing, cybersecurity, and AI.
Vice Chair of Cybersecurity Workforce – PennsylvaniaFounder & CEO, RaicesCyber.org; Cyber Security Officer, DELL Technologies
Cybersecurity professional fostering Latino workforce inclusion.
Vice Chair of AI & Entrepreneurship in Tech – Wisconsin & IllinoisFounder & Consultant
Advancing innovative AI solutions and entrepreneurial tech initiatives.
Development Expert – IllinoisHead of Corporate Partnerships, Discovery Partners Institute
Business development expert in corporate ERGs.
Cybersecurity Expert – ColoradoFounder, Dynamic Stratagem LLC
Leader in cybersecurity strategy and community security.
Judianne Medina Golden
Tech Talent and Relationship Management Expert – FloridaOracle Solutions, Accenture
Leader and advocate for Latino Community in Tech workforce and STEM education.
Design Strategy Expert, Experience Researcher & Strategist – IllinoisConsultant
Human-centered design advocates for Latino communities.
K-12 Education Expert – New YorkCS & Equity Integration Specialist, New York Public Schools
Computer science and social justice educator.
Cybersecurity Expert – IllinoisManaging Director & Sr. Information Security Officer, State Street
Cybersecurity leader and entrepreneur in the Latino community.
“Congratulations to the committee’s leadership for having the vision and commitment to assemble an outstanding cadre of experts in the most critical areas impacting 62 million Latinos,” said Juan Proano, LULAC’s CEO. “Together, we are moving into the next historical era of LULAC, a new century of opportunity for our youth, families, and communities.”
Founding Chair
Founder & CEO, Latinx Digital Leaders Now
Illinois
STEM entrepreneur and digital equity advocate.
Carlo Anez Mazurco
Vice Chair of Business Development
Virginia
Founder & CEO, Samkana
Business Marketing
Specialist in digital marketing, cybersecurity, and AI.
Co-lead for Cybersecurity Workforce
Pennsylvania
Founder & CEO, RaicesCyber.org;
Cyber Security Officer, DELL Technologies
Cybersecurity professional fostering Latino workforce inclusion.
Co-Lead for AI & Entrepreneurship in Tech
Illinois
Founder & Consultant
Advancing innovative AI solutions and entrepreneurial tech initiatives.
Development Expert – Illinois
Head of Corporate Partnerships, Discovery Partners Institute
Business development expert in corporate ERGs.
Co-Lead for AI & Entrepreneurship in Tech
Colorado
Founder, Dynamic Stratagem LLC
Leader in cybersecurity strategy and community security.
Judianne Medina Golden
Tech Talent and Relationship Management Expert
Florida
Oracle Solutions, Accenture
Leader and advocate for Latino Community in Tech workforce and STEM education.
Co-Leads for K-12 Computer Science Education Equity
Illinois
Design Strategy Expert, Experience Researcher & Strategist
Consultant
Human-centered design advocates for Latino communities.
Co-Leads for K-12 Computer Science Education Equity
New York
Public Schools
Computer science and social justice educator.
Co-Lead for Cybersecurity Workforce
Illinois
Managing Director & Sr. Information Security Officer, State Street
Cybersecurity leader and entrepreneur in the Latino community.
“Congratulations to the committee’s leadership for having the vision and commitment to assemble an outstanding cadre of experts in the most critical areas impacting 62 million Latinos,” said Juan Proano, LULAC’s CEO. “Together, we are moving into the next historical era of LULAC, a new century of opportunity for our youth, families, and communities.”
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Follow us on social media for updates on the NITC and more LULAC initiatives.