Join the Board

Board members are expected to be able to attend in-person board meetings and retreats and must live within a reasonable distance to Forest Grove, Oregon. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed and applicants who have conflicts that cannot be mitigated will not be permitted to serve on the board.

Our Mission: Adelante Mujeres provides holistic education and empowerment opportunities to marginalized Latina women and families to ensure full participation and active leadership in the community.

Our Vision: We envision a community where all families thrive.

Our Values: Believe in yourself and others, and commit to personal growth. Be in solidarity with the community. Love and respect the earth.

Applying to be a member of the board of directors is a bidirectional process. Fit between the organization and the board member is essential. Once your application is received you can expect the following:

1. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging the receipt of your application and resume.

2. Within two weeks, you will be contacted by a member of the Adelante Mujeres Governance Committee. Please note that this will likely be email from a personal email address of a Governance Committee member. At this time, a phone or virtual meeting will be scheduled.

3. The meeting with the Governance Committee member will give you a chance to ask questions regarding the organization and you will learn what to expect of board service.

4. If at the meeting it is agreed that you shall continue through the application process, follow-up meetings with the founder(s) and the Executive Director will be scheduled and completed by May.

5. At the June Board of Directors meeting, all board candidates will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and the board will vote on new members in a closed session.

6. New board members will begin onboarding in July and attend regularly scheduled board meetings beginning in August.

Meet Our Current Board

Board members are expected to commit to the following:

1. Attend regular bi-monthly board meetings, which occur both in-person and virtually.

2. Attend special 1-hour monthly meetings, when scheduled.

2. Attend two annual in-person board/staff retreats.

3. Serve on a Standing or Ad hoc Board Committee in addition to regular board service and attend committee meetings.

5. Act as an ambassador to Adelante Mujeres. Attend fundraisers and events, advocate, and connect with donors as you are able.

6. All board members are asked to financially support Adelante Mujeres by making Adelante one of the top three organizations to which you give. Board members are expected to contribute to the two annual fundraising campaigns, Fiesta of Hope and the Holiday Campaign.