League of United Latin American Citizens Welcomes Dr. Ray Serrano and Alba Lucero Villa as New Members of LULAC’s National Staff

Serrano will serve as Director of Research & Policy and Villa will serve as Chief Development Officer

Washington, D.C. - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is pleased to announce the addition of two talented and accomplished individuals to its National Staff, Dr. Ray Serrano and Alba Lucero Villa. Dr. Serrano will serve as the Director of Research & Policy, while Ms. Villa will serve as LULAC’s Chief Development Officer.

Dr. Ray Serrano joins LULAC as Director of Research and Policy. His professional journey encompasses diverse roles, including serving as a technical officer at the World Health Organization, working as an analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and serving as a health systems consultant, along with undertaking HIV work with the United Nations Development Program. Dr. Serrano’s work has been pivotal in shaping healthcare policies, analyzing healthcare systems, and improving service delivery, particularly for underrepresented communities, and he will continue to serve the Latino community in a similar capacity in his role at LULAC.

Alba Lucero Villa joins LULAC as Chief Development Officer, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience advocating for human and civil rights in the U.S. and internationally. She previously served as the executive director of the Coalition for Immigrant Freedom, and successfully designed and implemented an immigrant workplace justice program at LatinoJustice PRLDEF while serving as a legal fellow for the organization. Having worked extensively in the immigration and civil rights space, Ms. Villa brings insights and real-life experiences that will benefit LULAC and its members.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ray Serrano and Alba Lucero Villa to LULAC," said Juan Proaño, LULAC CEO. "Their wealth of experience serving the Latino community will undoubtedly enhance our team's capabilities and drive our ongoing efforts in immigration, advocacy and policy development. We are confident that their contributions will further strengthen LULAC’s position as a leading advocate for Latinos."

Dr. Serrano noted, “It's a privilege to be an integral part of an organization whose 95-year-old mission reflects my lifelong dedication to human and civil rights. With my experience with both multinational and domestic health organizations, I've gained valuable insights into policy nuances vital for empowering Latinos. Leveraging my research background, I aim to conduct investigations and generate scholarship that informs and catalyzes policy changes addressing critical issues impacting Latinos. I'm enthusiastic about contributing my skills and expertise to meaningful service during this pivotal time.”

“I am honored to join an organization whose mission resonates deeply with my own lifelong commitment to human and civil rights,” said Ms. Villa. “Immigrating to the U.S. as a young child and witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by Latino communities shaped my life’s work. I am eager to leverage my experiences to further LULAC’s critical mission and secure substantial advancements for community-based programs that reflect the very resilience and determination that define the spirit of our collective community.”

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 535 Councils and 145,000 members across the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services, and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting the critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.