In 1987, David J. Cortiella, Esq., a senior official within Mayor Ray Flynn's administration, founded Latino Professional Network. The network was created in an effort to support Latino professionals and to create visibility of the growing Latino population of Massachusetts.

Since the first networking session held in August of 1987, the LPN has grown its membership to over 850 Latino professionals. To date, the LPN has sponsored over 100 monthly networking sessions, while still maintaining Cortiella's vision of bringing together Latino professionals.

ROLE OF THE LPN

At the business level:

Provide monthly networking sessions
Support leadership development programs and diversity forums
Serve in an advisory role to Boston based businesses in areas of strategic planning, development and community outreach
Serve as a resource to identify qualified Latino candidates for employment opportunities and board appointments

At the Community Level

Advocate to leaders of business, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and the media on issues facing Latinos.

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