Empowering the Youth

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Dr. Jose Enriquez, Founder and CEO of Latinos in Action

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Feb 14, 2018

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Latinos in Action, or LIA is dedicated to empowering youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. Founder and CEO, Dr. Jose Enriquez explores teaching junior high and high school students to understand their value while encouraging them to go to college.

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