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LCAC TEAM
The LCAC Team brings a range of talents in community development, education research, philanthropy and programming, marketing and events planning, business and non-profit management.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Adrianna Abarca
Founder & Chair
Adrianna brings half a century of knowledge and commitment to cultivating an appreciation for Latin American cultural expression. Her vision is to preserve these traditions while creating leadership opportunities in the arts.
720-353-2233 / AAbarca@ReadyFoods.biz
Marco Antonio Abarca
President of Ready Foods, Inc., Denver
Mr. Abarca is the President & CEO of Ready Foods, Inc. Marco Antonio is interested in advancing education and supports a number of reform initiatives. His hobbies include reading and traveling to historic sites.
Deborah Quintana
Owner of World Wide Money Exchange
Ms. Quintana is the first and only Latina to solely own and operate a Foreign Currency Exchange in a major airport in the United States - World Wide Money Exchange, which was established in 1991. Deborah is an active supporter of community-based organizations in the Denver metro area.
Flor Alvidrez
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Agent and Co-owner of Plaza Construction, Inc.
Having managed millions of dollars of construction projects and real estate transactions, she will use this expertise to support the LCAC’s development & construction efforts. As an active Denver local, giving back is important to her. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, biking, yoga, and painting.
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
Carlos Martinez
Executive Director of Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC)
Mr. Martinez is the Executive Director of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC). He has been in this position for over five years and is presently leading the LCFC’s transition to an independent community foundation. Mr. Martinez has worked in social service and arts organizations in Colorado, California and Massachusetts.
LCAC TEAM
Alfredo Reyes
Executive Director
Alfredo is responsible for translating the LCAC vision into action through cutting-edge partnerships and programs. He draws upon his training in leadership + pedagogy to highlight the complexity and depth behind the Latino imagination.
720-496-9375 / Alfredo@LCAC-Denver.org
Lilian Lara
Community Arts Programs
Lilian is a dynamic artist and educator with 10+ years of classroom experience working with diverse groups. She believes art is an essential component to the human condition and draws upon her teaching background to make programming accessible and available to the community she serves.
Marialuisa Meza-Burgos
Music Programs
Marialuisa Meza-Burgos is a theatre maker, singer and musician. She has collaborated with artists from the United States to Egypt. Burgos draws upon her 20 years of experience in the performing arts to educate and empower young BIPOC and LGBQ+ performers.
719-320-8505 / Mari@LCAC-Denver.org
Joyce Sanchez
Operations
Joyce comes with 25 years of professional experience empowering and supporting the most vulnerable people in our community, through youth and family services. She is a fearless advocate and is dedicated to helping people reach their full potential through arts and culture.
303-946-8873 / Joyce@LCAC-Denver.org
Victoria Paige Gonzalez
Marketing & Digital Infrastructure
Victoria is the creative eye behind the LCAC’s visual identity. She draws upon her background in fine arts and arts administration to build our brand from a community level. You can find her creative touch across the cultural arts landscape in the Southwest through her support of BIPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ artists.
303-918-6983 / Victoria@LCAC-Denver.org