About Us
Altar to those who died of AIDS, Proyecto ContraSIDA Por Vida, the Mission District, San Francisco, California, 2002 | Photo credit: Jerry Berndt
For over 30 years El/La has fought for the rights of trans, intersex, and gender-diverse Latinx immigrants, and provided resources and personal development in a safe space.
History
El/La started as a program of Proyecto ContraSIDA Por Vida in 1993. We were the first translatina HIV prevention program in Northern California. In 2006, El/La became its own fiscally sponsored project.
Our Work
We educate ourselves about risks to our health and safety, support each other in identifying barriers to full participation in society and find resources to overcome those barriers. We make ourselves and our allies visible by showing the world our experience and building coalitions to respond to attacks on our community.
Who We Are
Program Team
Julia C., Director of Case Management and Holistic Wellness
Sthefany G-B., Program and Outreach Manager
Jacqueline F., Peer Advocate and Resource Navigator
Ckatalella L., Program Associate
Admin Team
Nicole S., Executive Director
Sofia R-D., Deputy Director
Lauren B., Finance and Operations Manager
Ali M-O., Grants Administrator
Frances P., Special Projects Manager
Advisory Committee
Jade M., Advisory Committee Co-President
Juniperangelia Gia L., Advisory Committee Co-President
Marcel A., Advisory Committee Member
Ámate Cecilia P., Advisory Committee Member
Support El/La
INVEST
To explore ways you can protect, provide, and advocate for our communities, contact ali@ellasf.org.
PARTNER
To explore ways to sponsor or collaborate on programs or events, contact frances@ellasf.org.