Catholic Association of Latino Leaders

Michael Molina and Diane Martinez will serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the organization founded in 2007

The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders  after careful consideration and unanimous approval by the Board of Directors,  introduce Chairman-Elect and Vice Chairwoman-Elect of the CALL National Board.

Chairman Molina:
Mr. Michael Molina, President and CEO of Molina Consulting, brings years of executive leadership and consulting experience to our board. As the founder of Molina Consulting, he has guided numerous organizations in achieving operational excellence and strategic growth. Specializing in public relations, crisis management, business development and strategic planning for clients specifically in the aviation industry. Mr. Molina is a respected thought leader in governance and organizational development, and we are honored to have him lead our board during this pivotal time.

“It’s an honor to be elected to serve as the new Board Chair of the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership. The presence and active participation of the Latino community in the life of our Church is needed today more than ever. Your constant service to this cause means that we share in this mission. I’m so appreciative of your continued support”, said Chairman-Elect Molina.

Vice Chairwoman Martinez:
Ms. Diane Martinez is a distinguished leader in education, currently serving with St. Pius X–St. Matthias Academy and as a board member for the Paramount Unified School District. Diane has dedicated her career to student success and educational equity, bringing a passionate, community-first perspective to her leadership. Her experience in education governance and advocacy will be invaluable to our mission.

“With the Lord guiding my steps, I am committed to serving this organization with purpose and passion. I look forward to working alongside each of you as we continue to build on CALL’s success. Let’s walk this journey together”,  stated Vice Chairwoman-Elect Martinez.

Out going leadership included Chairman Mr. Rodrigo Gonzalez and Vice Chairman Mr. Alex Chaves who dedicated service and impactful leadership over the past 5 years. Their contributions have been instrumental in guiding CALL forward.

Mr. Michael Molina and Ms. Diane Martinez step into their new roles on May 2025.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Catholic Association for Latino Leadership (CALL) is a non-profit organization created to mobilize Catholic Latinos, empowering them to become who God has called them to be, and inspiring them to lead their communities, our country, and the church.
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We embody God’s call as members of the Catholic Church through active participation in Christ’s mission of evangelization. We recognize our responsibility as leaders within our Hispanic communities, in communion with the bishops, to promote the well-being of the Latino community and the common good in the United States. We are committed to praying together, cultivating our faith with one another, and growing the Catholic Church through service and evangelization.

Hispanics that identify as Catholics represent the largest, youngest, and fastest growing group in the U.S. Understanding and appreciating the demographics, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez and Archbishop Charles Chaput recognized that Latino Catholics can make unique contributions to the Church and founded the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders in 2007.

Governed by a board of directors comprised of Bishops and faithful lay leaders, we are resolute in our commitment to the Church and its teachings. CALL also cultivates a deep spiritual life through:

• Faith Formation and Evangelization – enriching the lives of our members by providing concise, applicable, and tangible tools and resources to be utilized in our daily lives. Through our formation growing as missionary disciples so that we can bring others to the loving embrace of God.
• Service – be of service to our Bishops through projects that will positively impact our Church and communities at large.
• Public Square – be a national voice on social justice issues and to impact the national dialogue and its outcomes affecting Latinos in areas of life, family, marriage, and Catholic doctrine.