About the Latino Outreach Council
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving San Luis Obispo County for 32 years.
Our Mission
The Latino Outreach Council is dedicated to facilitating the equal and full participation of all members of the Latino/e community in the civic, cultural, and economic life of San Luis Obispo County.
We work to build bridges of understanding between the Latino community and the county as a whole — through public forums where residents can speak directly with local officials, through a countywide cultural celebration that welcomes every resident, and through the everyday advocacy of a volunteer Board drawn from education, local government, business, and public health.
Get InvolvedHow We Got Here
A task force of concerned community members forms to study the needs of San Luis Obispo County’s rapidly growing Latino population.
That effort leads to the founding of the Latino Outreach Council as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
32 years serving SLO County — monthly Town Hall meetings, the annual Día de los Muertos festival at Mission Plaza, and ongoing community advocacy.
Built for the Whole County
Families & Residents
Civic resources and community connection across SLO County.
Students & Youth
Mentorship and community support for the next generation.
Local Businesses
Sponsorship and vendor opportunities that build community ties.
Volunteers
Hands-on ways to give back throughout the year.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Meet the volunteers and community leaders guiding our mission. Our Board meets monthly and serves without compensation.
Erica Ruvalcaba, Ed.D.
President
Director & Founder, Corazón Latino Executive
Demetrio Morales-Salazar
Vice President
Community Advocate
Andy Pease, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Secretary
Principal, In Balance Green Consulting
Rick Mayfield
Treasurer
Retired Public School Administrator
Susana Castañeda
Board Member
Behavioral Health Specialist, County of SLO
Jerry Mihaic
Board Member
Community Advocate, Access Central Coast
Heather Moreno
Board Member
District 5 Supervisor, SLO County
Francisco Ramirez
Board Member
Hispanic Business Association, Board President
Nicole Bennett
Board Member
Community Advocate
Maria Murrietta
Board Member
Master Gardener Program Coordinator, UC Cooperative Extension
Erica Ruvalcaba, Ed.D.
President
Director & Founder, Corazón Latino Executive
Erica Ruvalcaba, Ed.D.
President
Director & Founder, Corazón Latino Executive
Nonprofit & Financial Transparency
The Latino Outreach Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
| Legal Name | Latino Outreach Council, Inc. |
|---|---|
| EIN / Tax ID | 77-0413791 |
| Status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 15960, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 |
| Governance | Volunteer Board of Directors, meets monthly |
Have questions about our finances or governance, or would like a copy of our determination letter or most recent annual filing? Contact us — we’re glad to share it.