Latinicida was founded by two incredibly talented Latinas, Katarina Wabrek and Andrea Moreno, Esq with the mission of advancing Latinas through academic assistance, leadership development, and civic engagement. From the start, they had a vision of building a non-profit made by Latinas for Latinas, which is exactly what they did with a team of women of Latina descent. The national organization provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and even scholarships to assist those who do not have access to resources. Keep reading more below to learn about the Director of Operations, Zedekiah Maldonado, and Treasurer, Amanda Coger. 

Amanda Coger

Zedekiah Maldonado

Zedekiah is the daughter of first-generation Puerto Rican parents and was raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. Zedekiah earned her Bachelor of Science in International Business with a concentration in Global Supply Chain Management from Bryant University and is currently pursuing her MBA.

As Director of Operations, she got involved with Latinicida because Latin women, specifically, need more initiatives that support making a difference in their lives. She believes that this support includes “educational forums, guidance, and empowerment.” Zedekiah states that she, “found out about Latinicida through my mentor. When she saw a position to join the team, she encouraged me to apply.” Support like Zedekiah and Amanda both received on their journeys to Latinicida is one of the main motivators behind LTN. 

“I feel like Latinas are often sold short of their potential. We have a strong emphasis on the role women play solely as mothers and caretakers in our culture. We let them forget that there is much more out there for them than just that. But they have to be exposed to it and ultimately, that is my goal for LTN.” 

- Zedekiah Maldonado