Our Mission & Values: Where Culture Meets Power
Latinas 413 is a Latina-led nonprofit rooted in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on a mission to ignite the collective power of Latinas across Berkshire County. Through connection, celebration, and leadership, we build spaces where Latinas can thrive unapologetically. We are here to turn identity into strength and community into lasting change.
Representation
Latinas 413 is dedicated to igniting the collective power of Latinas, expanding their social and economic capital, and serving as a bridge to the resources available in Berkshire County. Our mission is to increase the representation of the voices, talents, and interests of Latinas across the region, ensuring they have the support and opportunities to thrive both personally and professionally.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Each member is deeply invested in advancing the cause of Latina women, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and lead with purpose. Get to know the leaders behind the movement driving meaningful change in Berkshire County.
Bertha Delgado
CLERK
Catheryn Chacon
Co-Founder, & Advisor
Laura Cabrera
Co-Founder & Coordinator Arts & Culture
Our Staff and Mentors
These passionate individuals bring their expertise, dedication, and personal commitment to empowering Latinas throughout Berkshire County. Our team is diverse, skilled, and driven by a shared mission to create lasting change and foster growth within the community.
Carmen Guevara Villalobos
COORDINATOR OF THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Carmen graduated from Smith College, Psychology and Statistical Sciences. She was born in the beautiful country of El Salvador and moved to Massachusetts at the age of sixteen.
Carmen is a first generation college student who wants to achieve her professional goals, while helping others who also want to embark on the path of education. She had a significant role as an advocate for the Berkshire DA Office in the Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Unit. She is currently enrolled in Law school.
The work that Carmen contributes to our community is of great importance and we are proud to have her as a mentor, friend and colleague.
Nathaly Chicana
Academic Mentor
Nicole Rivera
Academic Mentor
Lorena Dus
Companionship Mentor
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
At Latinas 413, we amplify the voices of Latinas to strengthen their representation and integration within our community. Our mentors provide essential guidance, fostering personal and professional growth to ensure Latinas gain visibility in all areas of life.
We are committed to creating a community where Latinas are fully represented and supported. Through our five pillars—mentoring, diversity, community, leadership, and inclusion—we focus on fostering intercultural understanding, empowering leadership, and breaking barriers for Latina women.
We stand firm in our commitment to inclusion, equity, and opposing all forms of discrimination, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.