About me
Leticia is a mom, wife, and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, born and raised in East Los Angeles. Her journey has fueled her career in developing programs and shaping public policy that bridges the gap between historically under-resourced communities and the arts. As the Chief Executive Officer of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, she leads a cultural center and museum that is a testament to the resilience, contributions, and accomplishments of Latinx people and Latino culture in Los Angeles.
Leticia's extensive cultural advocacy and community leadership includes serving on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the board of California for the Arts, The Music Man Foundation, Arts for Healing and Justice Network, and the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. She is a member of the IWF - The Trusteeship, the Southern California chapter of the International Women's Forum. A former adjunct professor at Claremont Graduate University's Center for Business and Management of the Arts, Leticia holds a degree in political science from Loyola Marymount University. She received the Alumni Role Model Award from the LMU Latino Alumni Association and serves on the Dean's Council for the College of Communication and Fine Arts. Leticia is an urban dweller raising two children in downtown Los Angeles with her composer husband.
