SWA Community
LATINO LEADERS NETWORK
At Southwest Airlines , we believe in partnering with nonprofit community organizations that are as diverse as the communities we serve . Our purpose is to connect People to what ’ s important in their lives and one of the ways we do this is through our community partnerships . By providing resources to nonprofit organizations , we ’ re able to help them fulfill their mission .
This month we highlight Latino Leaders Network ’ s dedication to honoring leaders who have demonstrated a strong record of impact and influence on the lives of Latinos living throughout San Diego and the United States .
Kelly Knox Community Outreach Lead
Southwest Airlines
The Latino Leaders Network ( LLN ), a nonprofit organization dedicated to “ Bringing Leaders Together ,” will convene the 64th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Friday , September 17 , 2021 at The US Grant to honor Dr . Adela de la Torre , President of San Diego State University , with the Eagle Leadership Award . Lidia S . Martinez , former corporate Community Affairs and Grassroots Manager for Southwest Airlines , will be presented the Champion Award for her outstanding support of the Latino community .
After being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic , this event marks the first time the luncheon will convene in San Diego .
The Latino community was disproportionately impacted by the pandemic , making it more important than ever to share the personal story of leaders who are creating positive change in their communities and across the country . As a result , LLN pivoted from in-person to virtual events , broadening their national reach exponentially . The organization ’ s growing online audience was
LLN Chairman Mickey Ibarra
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