Mimi Graves
President Presidenta
Retired and Substitute Teacher Maestra de primaria jubilada
Through 20 years of teaching and traveling, I have come to admire the Latino culture and feel that they have many gifts to offer us. I have also witnessed people working hard for their employers and doing their best to support their families, but needing help to understand some of our systems. LCA’s many cultural events give us an opportunity to share in the blessings of the Latino values; joyful music, the importance of family, and the willingness and ability to work hard. LCA’s programs help people with health and jobs and help them become more involved in our community. Together, we all make our community stronger. As a member of the board of directors, I oversee our finances, seek out resources, and guide our organization so that our programs and activities meet our goals of providing a healthy, cohesive community.
A.J. Losoya
Vice President Vice Presidente
Branch Manager – Columbia Bank Gerente de Columbia Bank
A.J. was born in Portland, OR and was raised on a poultry farm just outside of Woodburn. He continued his education at Western Oregon University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, with a focus in finance and marketing. He is currently Vice President and Branch Manager of Columbia River Bank’s Wall St. office in Bend. A.J. loves being a part of the business community and has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and PROS of Central Oregon. A.J. is married and the father of two sons.
A.J. nació en Portland, Oregon y crecía cerca de la ciudad de Woodburn donde vivía en una granja criando pollos. Terminó sus estudios en Western Oregon University y recibió su licenciatura de Administración de Negocios con enfoques de finanzas y promoción. Actualmente, es Vice Presidente y Manager del sede de Columbia River Bank en la Calle Wall en Bend. Le gusta mucho ser parte de la comunidad comercial y ha sido voluntario de Big Brothers-Big Sisters y PROS de Oregon Central. A.J. está casado y tienen dos hijos.
Keith Dodge
Treasurer Tesorero
Partner Gerdes-Dodge (CPAs) Contador y socio de Gerdes-Dodge
Keith believes a community benefits when all members have the ability to participate and learn from each other. He grew up in a multi-cultural city and has always enjoyed experiencing other cultures’ history, food, and art. Keith joined LCA because the Association helps the Latino members of the community learn to integrate into the community as a whole without losing their unique heritage.
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Lani Woodall
Secretary Secretaria
Columbia Bank
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Jaime Aguirre
Owner/manager of Ginger’s Kitchenware Dueno/gerente de Ginger’s Kitchenware
Jaime was born and raised in California. He has a strong interest in lending a hand to issues that help improve the overall wellbeing of a community. He has participated in organizations feeding the homeless and those less fortunate, enhancing economic opportunities for businesses, and guiding youth to academic excellence. Jaime is fluent in Spanish and has served as spokesperson for a fortune 500 company. He and his wife own and manage Ginger’s Kitchenware in Bend.
Jaime nació en California y mantiene un interés de apoyar proyectos que se dedican al bienestar de la comunidad. Ha participado con organizaciones cuales objetivos incluyen alimentar personas sin vivienda, mejorar el estado económico de empresas, y animando a jóvenes a seguir sus estudios. Jaime es bilingüe y ha servido como portavoz de una empresa mayor. Sus padres son originarios de Jalostotitlán, en los altos de Jalisco, México. Él y su esposa son los dueños de la tienda Ginger’s Kitchenware en Bend.
Jeffrey Ludeman
Branch Manager – Bank of the Cascades Gerente de Bank of the Cascades
Jeff Neal
Owner of Natural Approach Chiropractic Dueno y chiropractico
The LCA is very important to me because there is a definite need within the community for assisting those of Latino heritage. I have always had a passion for the Latino community and as a Spanish-speaking health care provider I have witnessed first hand the benefits people receive by being able to communicate with others. As a board member of the LCA I hope to be able to provide services and outreach to those within the Latino community. Jeff is married to Susan and the father of a young boy and new baby girl.
