Meet The Leaders
Betty Lugo
Founder and Senior Executive Director
Betty Lugo is passionate about bringing equity, access, and opportunities to under-served communities and transforming girls into leaders. Betty is a former NYC principal and a leader that has been working fearlessly and passionately for children, families, and communities for over 25 years. In 2018, Betty founded Latinas & Líderes with the support of a team of dynamic women. Betty is the Executive Director of Latinas & Líderes and is responsible for overseeing the administration and strategic plan of the organization which includes sustainability, expansion, impact, and marketing in alignment with its mission. It is her hope that Latinas & Líderes will continue to grow and impact many more communities around the world.
Sofia Lugo
Founding Member, Co-Leader & Co-Director
Sofia is the youngest and wisest member of the team. She is a bilingual speech-language pathologist for NYCPS. She performs various roles within the organization, including fundraising, planning, manual labor, managing funds, social media management, working hands-on with the community, and creating programs. Sofia is driven by her passion for empowering girls and creating positive change in our communities.
