Latinos Count prepares Latino youth for global opportunities by offering bilingual, culturally aware guidance that helps students discover their purpose, understand their options, overcome obstacles, and build a strong plan for life after high school.
Latinos Count is rooted in a simple belief: when Latino youth are given guidance, opportunity, and support, they can shape powerful futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. The organization’s work is deeply personal, but its impact reaches far beyond individual success stories. As students pursue education, careers, service, entrepreneurship, and leadership, the entire region grows stronger.
Leadership

Steve Corona
Executive Director

Aaron Robles
Program Director
Board of directors

Hallie Custer
Board Chair
VP of Human Resources
Parkview Health

Helen Tobo
VICE BOARD CHAIR
Community Programs Manager
Fort Wayne Community Schools

Patricia Oppor, CPA
TREASURER
Founder
Targeted Services

Richard Castañeda
BOARD MEMBER
Director of Quality Assurance
Fort Wayne Metals

Edith Androl
BOARD MEMBER
Assistant Vice President
Lincoln Financial Group

Jose Hernandez
Board Member
Bilingual Account Executive
Our Sunday Visitor

Jose Muñiz
Board Member
Banking Center Manager
Old National Bank

Frank Navarro
Board Member
Senior Director of Service Operations
Sweetwater Sound

Jessica Moreno
Board Member
Human Resources Business Partner
Vera Bradley

Louie Gonzalez
Board Member
Chancellor (Retired)
Ivy Tech Lake County