Familias en Acción is pleased to announce Margarita Gutierrez Lemus as its new Executive Director. After a months-long and very intentional search process, we are thrilled to have a new leader for the organization. Margarita brings personal and professional experience along with a deep commitment to Familias en Acción’s mission and values.
“I am honored to join the Familias en Acción team as Executive Director. I am eager to work alongside the staff, board and community to further the incredible work Familias en Acción has been doing in strengthening the health and well-being of Latine/a/o communities in Oregon,” said Margarita Gutierrez Lemus.
Margarita’s career so far has been centered around economic justice and serving communities in ways that empower and foster communities to thrive. Most recently, she served as the Senior Program Director at College Possible, responsible for all programming within the organization. Margarita has a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies from Willamette University and brings with her knowledge and experience within equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression. Margarita was born in Michoacan, Mexico and immigrated to the United States when she was five years old. She grew up in Salem, Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with baking and cooking, painting, and traveling.
In her new role, Margarita will be responsible for driving Familias’ mission forward by advocating for changes to institutional systems of oppression, supporting recognition of Latine/a/o communities and supporting staff in their efforts. She will strive to ensure the organization’s continued stability and community impact.
Would you like to connect with Margarita? You can reach her at email: m.gutierrez.lemus@familiasenaccion.org
