FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2019

LUPE Fund and Latinas in STEM Announce Partnership

LUPE Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, empower and engage Latinas to promote leadership and civic engagement is pleased to announce a partnership with Latinas in STEM, a non-profit organization whose mission to inspire and empower Latinas to pursue, thrive and advance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
The partnership between LUPE Fund and Latinas in STEM unites two organizations with a mutual purpose to empower and educate Latinas, and provides an opportunity to inspire women in various areas of education and professional backgrounds. The two organizations will be able to promote greater visibility and outreach efforts, offer additional program opportunities for its members and provide a supportive platform for Latinas to connect with one another.
“We are excited to be able to partner with Latinas in STEM and further expand our focus to ensure that Latinas develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college and professional careers,” said Sara Peña, President of LUPE Fund. “By working together, LUPE Fund and Latinas in STEM will be able to make a greater impact to fulfill our mission and ensure long term success for Latinas and their families.”
“There are so many young women that have the ability to succeed, but simply don’t have a blueprint on how to get there. Latinas in STEM was created to address these issues and our partnership with LUPE Fund will expand the support and resources available for Latinas. With our organizations sharing resources, our members will have the blueprint to succeed in their careers and become leaders in their community. We are thrilled to be partnering with LUPE Fund.”

About LUPE Fund

LUPE Fund is a volunteer driven, non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to Educate, Empower and Engage Latinas to promote leadership and civic engagement. The goal of LUPE Fund is to promote an increase of Latinas in civic and professional leadership roles by providing scholarships, educational and professional development programs, networking and mentorship opportunities at a local and statewide level. The organization is committed to collaborating with other women’s and children’s organizations on issues of common interest such as education, health and economic development in an effort to advance the Latino community. Please visit www.lupenj.org to learn more about LUPE Fund and for additional information on how to become a member.

About Latinas in STEM
Latinas in STEM is a Project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a registered public charity which provides non-profit status. Latinas in STEM is an organization whose mission is to inspire and empower Latinas to pursue, thrive and advance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The primary purpose is to spread awareness about STEM and inspire and encourage middle-school and high-school Latinas, especially within underserved communities, to strongly consider pursuing a STEM career. The organization aims not only to educate students, but most importantly their parents so that they may be better positioned to support their daughters along this challenging journey. The secondary purpose is to help Latinas in STEM thrive in their college and professional careers through mentorship, networking and recognition. To learn more about Latinas in STEM and for additional information on how to become a member, please visit www.latinasinstem.com.