Florida’s Latina Leaders
Latin Times Magazine
had the pleasure of
catching up with
Maryza Sanz of Latino
Leadership!
Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla: Tell us how and
you got started as a business woman and
community leader
Marytza Sanz: My journey as a community leader began under my organization
Casa Las Américas. I saw a need and knew
I could make a difference in the lives of
Latinos in Central Florida. My commitment to community then and now has
been unwavering. 15 years ago I developed
Latino Leadership which allowed me to
extend my reach and accomplish my objectives for improving the community.
Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla: Please tell us
about the Organization Latino Leadership
Marytza Sanz: Latino Leadership is a
501(c) 3 community-based organization
who is committed to making a difference.
By focusing on three pillars - real estate,
health, and social services - we've been
able to use education as an underlying tool
to improve the lives of our community.
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Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla: Tell us about your
position with Latino Leadership, what are
some of the initiatives or goals that you
have set for the coming year..
Marytza Sanz: As President/CEO of
Latino Leadership I've had the pleasure
of overseeing initiatives that improve the
lives of individuals in our community. This
year our main initiative is the Santiago
& Friends | Family Center for Autism.
Our mission is to provide culturally- and
linguistically-responsive, family centered
interventions for individuals with autism
spectrum disorders through services of
early intervention and applied behavior
analysis. Through Santiago & Friends we
are filling a gap in service.
has been opening the Santiago & Friends |
Family Center for Autism. I am excited for
opportunity to help make a difference in
the lives of families impacted by Autism.
Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla: Tell us about the
other hats you wear
Marytza Sanz: My other hats are the best.
When I'm not overseeing our day-to-day
operations, I am a devoted wife, mother,
and grandmother. My family provides me
my greatest joy and sense of accomplishment.
Marytza Sanz
Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla: What has been
your greatest obstacle, and how did you
overcome it?
Marytza Sanz: My grea \