About Us
Founded in 2016, the Gay Latino Collective (GLC) emerged from a shared desire to foster a supportive and empowering space for Gay Latinos in New York City. We provide a platform for professional networking, cultural exploration, and personal growth, fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating the unique experiences of our vibrant community.
Current Board Members
Miguel Ceron
Nicholas Navarro
Hans Enrique Rasch
Samy Nemir Olivares
Abraham Ovalles
Jimmy Suarez
Cristian Macario
Jesus Casado
Chris Silva
Mahana Barbadillo
Raudel Carrillo
Richard Morales
Cristian Ávila
Raul Marca
Board Emeritus
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Emerson Soto
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Elkin Cabas
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Sam Ackerberg
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Najib Chowdhury
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Luis Valle
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Juan Carlos
Our Values
Community
Our organization stands at the intersection of two identities but our members cast a much wider net of intersectionality. We choose to celebrate that diversity and support our members in their individual explorations by fostering long-standing partnerships with diverse community organizations.
Culture
We celebrate the beauty of our Latinidad and believe that sharing our stories allows us to find instances of shared identity through which we can build community, strength, and power.
Intersectionality
Our organization stands at the intersection of two identities but our members cast a much wider net of intersectionality. We choose to celebrate that diversity and support our members in their individual explorations by fostering long-standing partnerships with diverse community organizations.
Empowerment
We aim to uplift each other and to further each person's self-confidence, so we can accomplish our individual and collective dreams through courageous leadership.
Embracing Your Journey, Achieving Your Dreams: The GLC Supports You Every Step of the Way.
Members' Voices
Pablo
“They were welcoming, intelligent, competent, successful, and determined, and I wanted to be part of that. That’s why and how I became involved with GLC”
Patrick