About Us

About GKCHC

The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative (GKCHC) provides comprehensive assistance to the growth, evolution and professional advancement of Hispanics and other minorities in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area by collaborating with mutual assistance associations/organizations. Our organization focuses primarily on educational and charitable endeavors.

We provide a seamless pipeline of developmental programs designed to assist students from junior high through high school. These programs connect students and young professionals with additional education opportunities, resources, and mentorship that prepares them for college and the workforce.

Our History

The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative was founded in 1993 as a 501c3 charitable organization by the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to implement their youth and young adult development programs.

Our Community

We are proud of our home community. Each year we are amazed at the support we receive through donations of time and funds. Thank you, Kansas City!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AMARILIS VALDEZ-DEMPSEY

Chair
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MICHAEL LOPEZ

Vice Chair
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VALERIE COYAZO

Chair Emeritus
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CARLOS GOMEZ

Executive Director
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LAURA LEDESMA

Treasurer

OLGA SALAZAR

Secretary
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ALEX OLMOS

Board Member
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RITA BARRETT

Board Member
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JENANNE WILSON

Board Member

BECKY GRIPP

Board Member

JANNINA CAVERO

YLPKC Representative
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