Leticia Alvarez

Leticia originates from Jalisco, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States in 1996 to find new opportunities and a better life. She graduated from La Salle Catholic University, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and developed language mastery in both Spanish and English.

She has a strong background in community organizing and has spent many years collaborating with a variety of progressive social justice organizations nationally and internationally, including founding social justice projects in Mexico and Guatemala. She has worked for Catholic Charities and served in the AMERICACORPS as a Community Organizer.

Leticia has been with TIRRC since February 2006 where she is the Lead Organizer and strengthens membership among immigrants, refugees, and allies across the state. Her specialties include providing trainings to assist immigrants in civic participation, identifying and recruiting coalition members, and maintaining open communication between all immigrant & refugee groups.

She was honored as an official member of the Advisory Board to the Mexican Government through the Institute of Mexicans Abroad for her advocacy work on behalf of Mexicans residing in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.

Email: Leticia@tnimmigrant.org
Phone: 615-833-0384 ext.106