Past LLN Speakers
Yolanda Meraz, SEP -
September 21st, 2022
Yolanda Meraz is the Chief Strategy Officer for Stanislaus Equity Partners. Ms. Meraz is a nonprofit professional with over 20 years of experience in community investment, philanthropy, financial services, marketing, product development, strategic planning, and advocacy. Yolanda has worked with many community leaders, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers, and philanthropy executives to strategize on bringing greater investments and resources into disinvested communities. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Communications from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico, and a degree in Computer Graphics from Stanislaus State University.
Yamilet Valladolid, MPH -
October 19th, 2022
Yamilet Valladolid works for Golden Valley Health Centers a non-profit organization that offers health care to families in Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties regardless of language, cultural and financial barriers as their Director of Government and Community Affairs, building relationships with community and elected officials by creating bridges and collaborations, also staying updated on health policies and issues that have an effect on the communities served. Ms. Valladolid, holds a Master's degree in Public Health and is committed to paving the way for others to follow their educational and leadership goals.
Angelica Anguiano, Esq -
November 16th, 2022
Angelica Anguiano is the founder and managing attorney of Anguiano Law, A Professional Law Corporation. Her mission is to provide excellent legal services to those that have been personally injured as well as the families who have lost a loved one through the negligence of others. In 2015, Angelica was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the Stanislaus County Fair Board where she continues to serve. In 2020, she was nominated as Outstanding Woman of Stanislaus County by Stanislaus County Commission for Women. Angelica is a first-generation Latina and speaks Spanish fluently. When she is not managing the firm or donating her time to the community, she spends time with her two beautiful boys.