"True wealth is not measured in money for status or power.
It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire." 
- Cesar E. Chavez

Sen. Richard Polanco (Ret.) Chairman - Former California Senate Majority Leader Senator Richard G. Polanco was elected to the California Senate in 1994 where he served as Senate Majority Leader representing the 22nd District (Los Angeles). Prior to his election to the Senate, Polanco served eight years in the state Assembly. During his tenure in the legislature Senator Polanco has been a leader, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, children's issues, prison reform, water resources, transportation and technology. read more...   Mr. David Lizarraga President Dr. Lizárraga is Chairman, President and CEO of TELACU, the largest Community Development Corporation (CDC) and 44th largest Hispanic-owned business in the United States. read more...   Ms. Carmen O. Perez Secretary Ms.Perez, President and Principal of COPEREZ ,Consulting Firm brings extensive "hands on " experience to the CLCI board. She has served on the on the Long Beach Port of Directors for 12 years, and served as president of this prestigious and influential board three time...She was the first minority , Male or Female to ever be selected to sit on this board . read more...   Senator Gilbert Cedillo Board Member A lifelong resident of Los Angeles, Gilbert Cedillo was elected as the State Senator from California’s 22nd District, in November 2002 and is proud to represent the diverse cities of Los Angeles, Alhambra, Maywood, San Marino, South Pasadena, and Vernon. Prior to his election in the Senate, Gilbert Cedillo served his constituents as the Assemblyman of California’s 46th District (1998-2002). read more...   Assemblyman Joe Coto Board Member Joe Coto was elected to the California Assembly in 2004. His agenda in the Legislature is focused on making California's schools the best in the nation. It is also to ensure that all of California's children have health insurance and are provided with the ability to experience the American dream. This dream includes securing good paying jobs, owning a home and sending children to college. read more...   Ms. Angie Medina Board Member Ms. Medina formerly served as the Director of the Children's Health Outreach Initiative. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing an outreach plan with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services. Her primary responsibility was enrolling eligible children and families in health coverage programs. Many of these families were in underserved communities in Los Angeles County. read more...   Bob Pacheco Board Member Bob Pacheco served as a member of the California State Legislature representing the 60th Assembly District from 1998 to 2004. In May 2005, Governor Schwartzenegger appointed Bob to a four-year term on the CAL-OSHA Appeals Board. read more...   Roberta R. Sistos Attorney At Law Board Member Ms. Sistos is a former managing partner of the San Diego office of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, where she specialized in employment, civil rights and constitutional law as legal counsel to large school districts and community colleges located throughout California. Ms. Sistos currently represents management in labor and employment related matters in the public and private sectors. read more...