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About ALMA Chicago

ALMA Chicago is a leading LGBTQ service organization dedicated to providing support, resources, and advocacy for the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and accepting society.

Mission

Founded in 1989 amidst the AIDS epidemic, ALMA is rooted in advocating for the fair treatment and equality of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community. As Latinx and LGBTQ+ people, we are not a monolith, but our histories, accomplishments, struggles, and humanity unites us all in the fight for an equitable and more just society.

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Our mission is simple: to fight for the rights of the Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and gender-expansive community by advocating for fairness and equality while affirming Latinx LGBTQ culture.

Meet the Team

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Manuel Hernández

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Executive Director 

ed@almachicago.org

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Hera Jay Brown

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Communications Specialist

info@almachicago.org

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Elizeth Arguelles

she/her

​Community Engagement Specialist

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