Virginia Latino Advisory Board
Mission
Our mission is to advise the Governor on issues of concern affecting the health, economic, professional, cultural, and educational prosperity of the Latino community in Virginia.
Purpose
We envision a Virginia that includes and advances the Latino community by promoting greater opportunities while acknowledging the contributions of the diverse cultural heritage to the Commonwealth.
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Health Committee
The VLAB Health Committee examines the health of Latino communities across Virginia and works to craft recommendations and policies that are sensitive to the needs and concerns of those communities. By working with health providers, and federal, state, and local partners, the committee promotes policies and practices that address the need to increase the numbers of insured Latinos and to encourage health and wellness.
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee examines housing, affordability, and ownership within Latino communities in the Commonwealth. The committee works to identify recommendations to increase the supply and availability of affordable housing; to prevent and reduce evictions; and to improve communication for seeking assistance and support.
Business Committee
The VLAB Business Committee examines the role of Latino businesses in the Virginia economy and considers ways to increase the economic prosperity of Latinos in the workforce. The Committee works with Latino business owners and leaders across the state to help Latino-owned or Latino-focused businesses grow, and works to promote the importance and influence of Latinos as consumers and business leaders.
Education Committee
The VLAB Education and Workforce Development Committee examines the importance of education and workforce development in supporting Latino communities across Virginia. By working with early childhood, K-12 systems, higher education, and workforce development agencies in all regions of the Commonwealth, the committee works to promote greater educational attainment and equity, and stronger pathways to economic opportunity.