Meet the Team

  • Jose Vargas

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Jose (he/him) served as the Secretary-Treasurer of LCLAA before taking the helm as its Executive Director. A former educator with a decades-long career in the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) serving in the poorest congressional district in the United States, Jose brings a wealth of labor movement experience to his leadership role at LCLAA. jvargas@lclaa.org

  • Karla Pineda

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR

    Karla (she/ella) is an experienced non-profit administrator and proud Salvadorian who is committed to improving the rights and conditions of Latino workers. kpineda@lclaa.org

  • carmen Rodriguez

    DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAM COORDINATOR

    With over a decade of dedicated service to journalism, Carmen (she/ella) is a proud Salvadoran and a passionate advocate for human, women, workers and immigrants rights. She has tirelessly pursued stories that shed light on the struggles and triumphs of Latinos and communities striving for justice and equality. She is committed to amplifying the voices and stories of women, addressing issues of gender inequality and discrimination. crodriguez@lclaa.org

  • Bridget Nakamura

    CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND FIELD COORDINATOR

    Bridget (she/her/ella) is a proud granddaughter of Peruvian immigrants who migrated to America in pursuit of a better life. Raised by a single working-mother, She understands the importance of labor rights and unions in protecting the rights of Latinos. She recently graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Drawing upon her rich cultural heritage and academic background, Bridget is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities and promoting social justice and equality.

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