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The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. (NACOPRW) was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1972, as a non-profit, non-partisan organization to promote the full participation of Puerto Rican and other Hispanic women in their economic, social and political life in the United States and Puerto Rico. A group of trailblazing women working in the federal government recognized the urgent need to uplift their communities by advocating for equitable representation and access to opportunity. From this vision, NACOPRW was born and evolved into a national chapter-based organization, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment, leadership, and advocacy for Latina women across the country for over five decades.

VISION

NACOPRW provides training, mentorship and leadership development at the local and national level through workshops and institutes during the annual convention, and through chapter programs. We preserve our Puerto Rican and Latino heritage through cultural activities and events. We seek justice and give voice to the preservation of civil, health, educational and other rights through the dissemination of information, networking, collaboration and advocacy with other national and local groups, and through education, celebration, community and civil involvement.

GOVERNANCE

The National Board of Directors, composed of the presidents and delegates of the local chapters, meets quarterly and constitutes NACOPRW’s policy-making body. In addition, a seven-member Executive Committee, composed of the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and the National Past President, meets several times a year to act on NACOPRW policy between board meetings. The Executive Committee also oversees the activities of the national office, evaluates the activities and accomplishments of the chapters, and provides direction on programs.

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