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Together for Our Community
Proudly serving, advocating, and empowering through LULAC Council #5238
About LULAC IL ED Council 5238
The LULAC IL Education Council 5238 (LULAC IL 5238) was founded in 2002 by Caroline Sanchez Crozier, who has a long-standing passion and track record for advocacy on equity and representation of Latinos at all leadership levels.
The mission of LULAC IL 5238 is to advocate for education equity to elevate the lives of Latinos in Illinois. The council members are education experts and advocates who volunteer on critical initiatives that impact Latinos, focusing on education equity as a civil rights issue.
- Increase Educator Career Pathways
- Advocate for Higher Education Equity
- Promote Latino Digital Leadership
- Strengthen Coalitions and Alliances
- Increase Civic Engagement in Our Communities
- Raise Funds for Student Scholarships
Our mission
Pioneering Digital Equity for the Next 100 Years
Since 1929, LULAC has championed economic, educational, and civil rights for Hispanics. With the NITC, LULAC embraces a future where digital inclusion and representation drive Latino success in the technology sector. The NITC’s mission is rooted in three strategic pillars:
- 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.
Our Strategic Approach: Promote, Provide, and Partner
The NITC’s work is grounded in three core principles:
- 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.