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| author |
Sarah Escamilla
| | title |
The Role of Latina Women in Nonprofits
| | abstract |
There is a significant underrepresentation of people of color in the nonprofit
sector, specifically Latina women. They represent 15% of the entire workforce but
account for only 5% of employees while white people account for 82% of the sector
(Hagenbach 2012). This thesis examines the role Latina women play in the nonprofit
sector, and makes a claim about how there are systemic barriers in place that restrict their
leadership advancement to a minimum. Furthermore, this paper identifies how the
presence of Latina women in general leadership manifests itself in the nonprofit sector
and investigates what opportunities can truthfully make an impact on the career trajectory
of a woman of color. Ultimately, this paper argues in favor of an organizational
implementation of leadership development for aspiring Latina women who seek to hold
higher-level management positions and push for meaningful mentorship partnerships
between these organizations and potential Latina women leaders to prepare them for
leadership roles.
| | school |
The College of Liberal Arts, Drew University
| | degree |
B.A. (2023)
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| advisor |
Maliha Safri
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| committee |
Christopher K. Andrews
Monica Cantero-Exojo
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| full text | SEscamilla.pdf |
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