PILA(Association of Iowa Latinx Professionals)

 

PILA's mission is to support and empower Iowa’s Latinx professionals by creating an inclusive space and providing opportunities for Self-Advocacy, Professional Development, Networking, and Connections to Iowa’s Employers.

 

LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

 

 

 

 

PAST EVENTS

Multicultural Reception

 

Social Hour

 

 

SPEAK YOUR TRUTH POETRY JAM

PILA, in partnership with the Des Moines Social Club, and Capital Pride Center will hold a Poetry Jam on June 6, 2019.

 

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LATINX FORUM IN DES MOINES

PILA, in partnership with YPC and the Des Moines Social Club, held a Latinx Forum on April 17, 2019.

The Latinx Forum consisted of a moderated panel of four local Des Moines Latinx leaders who represent high school, college, young professionals, and working professionals. The forum focused on telling the story of the Latinx community Des Moines through their own words, specifically the barriers, challenges, and opportunities facing the Latinx communities. The panel was moderated by Sonia Reyes-Snyder, the Executive Officer of the Iowa Office of Latino Affairs and consisted of the following community leaders:

• Claudia Schabel, President of Schabel Solutions

• Jesus Lizarraga Estrada, Assistant Director of Admissions at Iowa State University

• Cecilia Martinez, Senior at Simpson College/ Program Coordinator at the Office of Latino Affairs

• Yahriel Salinas-Reyes, Senior at Valley High School​

 

 

 

 

PILA Networking Mixers 

 

 

 

PILA MEMBERSHIPS

You can become a Professional or College Student Member

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• College Student Membership 
• Professional Membership 
• Advisory Board Membership

 

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Would you like to be a PILA leader or host a PILA even in your area? Contact Us

 

 

PILA is an initiative of the Office and Commission of Latino Affairs, and is being sponsored by FALO (Friends/Amigos/Les Amis/Os Amigos of the Commission and Office of Latino Affairs).