Cleveland | Community Organizing
Letitia Lopez found her passion in art, culture and community in 2008 when she became a volunteer at Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center. The center’s mission is dedicated to transforming lives by preserving, educating and promoting Latino heritage through the teaching and practice of the visual, performing and literary arts. Through her fervor and understanding the importance of the arts to her community, she has been able to witness its impact on the youth and families she serves. Shortly after becoming a volunteer she joined the Board of Trustees and in 2009 accepted the position of Executive Director. Letitia’s project goal and priority is to take the center to the next level – stabilizing it financially so the organization can expand its programming to reach more youth and their families. Letitia has continued her own personal involvement in the arts as well. In 2013 she became part of an advisory committee that created the first Latino theatre ensemble. Four years later she continues to be an active committee member and actor of Teatro Publico de Cleveland.
