History

Established in 1987, the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens (MAHC) began as a grassroots effort by concerned Latinos living in Mesa.  MAHC is now a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization with an elected board.

Goals

To address and give voice to the concerns of the Latino community in Mesa;  To create linkages and partnerships with other like-minded community groups;  To encourage, support and advocate for public policies that address the concerns and needs of the Latino community in Mesa and the East Valley.

Board

The MAHC board is an all volunteer organization that reflects the diversity of the Mesa community.  Members are elected at an annual meeting at the beginning of each calendar year and serve a term of one year.

2010 BOARD

Armando Espinoza, President

John Chacon, Vice-President

Teresa Peña, Treasurer

Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, Secretary

Phil Austin

Francisco Ballesteros

Ana Cadillo

Irene Frklich

Levi Leyba

David Luna

Maria Mancinas

Alberto Olivas

Marissa Ramirez-Ramos

Delia Salvatierra

Juanita Tarango

Denise Traves

Fernando Valenzuela