SWA Community
A Defining Moment for Chicano
Federation of San Diego County
F
ounded by civil
rights advocates to
advance the status
of Latino citizens in the San Diego region,
Chicano Federation of San Diego County dedicates itself
to addressing critical community needs by providing
comprehensive, neighborhood-based programs for
underserved populations. We are honored to be the
Official Airline Partner of Chicano Federation. Join us to
celebrate this vital organization’s
50th anniversary and help us
thank the phenomenal honorees,
Delia Talamantez and Irma Castro, who
have done so much to get us to this
impressive milestone!
Lidia S. Martinez
Manager, Community Affairs &
Grassroots Southwest Airlines
T
his year, Chicano
Federation celebrates
50 years of transforming
lives by empowering
diverse communities to thrive.
Nancy Maldonado was named CEO
in January 2019. She is excited to
build on the organization’s legacy of
providing empowering opportunities
to those who need them most. A
passionate community advocate, she
has dedicated her career to improving
the health of youth and underserved
communities.
Ted and Lidia S. Martinez with Nancy
Maldonado, Linda and Mario Sierra
50 GBSAN.COM | MAY 2019
This is a defining moment for Chicano
Federation. “Amid a myriad of
challenges amongst the populations we
serve, we’ve continued to work with our
dedicated supporters to provide life-
changing assistance,” says Maldonado.
“Our next chapter will depend on our
ability to be innovative while staying
connected to, and consistent with,
our mission so we can make an even
bigger impact for future generations.”