We're Proud To Be On Board

PPSC is proud to recognize Latino Issues Forum.  Great things happen when we harness our community spirit and pull together for a good cause. 

On April 17, 2009, LIF will host a policy briefing to promote dialogue about the current environmental and reproductive health disparities facing the Latino community. The theme of the briefing will drive the conversation among academics, community leaders, elected officials staff and students from across California.

Latinos – a young, diverse and fast-growing community – live in the worst environmental communities and face the greatest health risks in California. Environmental risks such as hazard land use, poor air and water quality leave California Latino communities vulnerable to chronic illnesses such as asthma, cancer and reproductive health problems in both men and women. The lack of environmental oversight and access to affordable health care services have left the underserved Latino community with the desire to advocate for their well-being by proposing policies that would significantly impact their community. “We are pleased to have advocates, researchers, students and policy experts convene to discuss some of the most prevalent issues affecting our state. Latino Issues Forum’s ability to advocate and provide leadership is essential in continuing to maintain an equitable and sustainable society. Healthier Latinos means a healthier California!” stated Elmy Bermejo, Interim Executive Director of LIF.

Latino Issues Forum (LIF) is a non-profit public policy and advocacy institute dedicated to advancing new and innovative public policy solutions for a better, more equitable, and prosperous society.