Elia Mendoza

LULAC National Vice President for the Elderly

Ms. Mendoza’s areas of expertise qualify her in all respects since she spent 28 years working for government in Washington DC where she was an activist and role model for the Hispanic community throughout the country and Puerto Rico. Her role as a diversity and government consultant well defines her experience relating to women, civil rights, child care, immigration, education (youth, scholarships), economic development, health and the elderly.

During her tenure in Washington she held positions at the White House OMB, Pentagon (Army and Air Force), Dept of Interior, GSA, and Dept of Labor. Developed initiatives to recruit, and promote higher education of Hispanics and women. Appointed by the Secretary of Labor as coordinator for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence. After fourteen (14) years of working for DOL, retired and moved to San Antonio (her home town).

There, she started ELMEN & Associates, with her brother. This was a small company established to motivate women and business audiences. Provide career development, conferences, workshops, and training for career development to youth, business and professional women. To include mentoring and networking programs .

Other volunteer positions held during her stay in Washington were: National Vice-President for the Northeast, Maryland State LULAC Director, and President of a LULAC Council plus organized thirteen (13) LULAC Councils in the State of Maryland. Participated in other organizations such as the Washington DC Council of Hispanic Employees; IMAGE, MANA, FEW, volunteer in the bi-lingual teacher program for the DC and Maryland school district. Ms. Mendoza has fully retired and only provides guidance and assistance throughout the country after working full-time as a government employee for 38 years.

Panel Information

Saturday, December 5

11:50 AM EST

Mindfulness inclusion in the Golden Age of Latina Women

Older Latinas play an essential role in our culture, from reminding us of our values and keeping our traditions alive through music, cuisines, and history, yet are often forgotten when policies and programs are developed. This conversation will address older adults’ state and the importance of healthcare, retirement, and other programs that reduce the hardship that many face. It will also highlight the leading role our elders have taken around COVID-19 to take care of their families and communities.