Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
Alianza Translatinx protects, defends, and advances the rights and well-being of Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) Latinx communities and others in Orange County, California.
Vision
We envision a world where underserved communities build collective power through equitable access to resources, social and language justice, and leadership development.
Values
The Foundation of Our Power
Solutions-Oriented
We approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration, addressing root causes and developing holistic solutions that strengthen our policies, practices, and services.
Community-Centered
Our work is co-created with community and remains responsive to emerging needs, priorities, and lived experiences.
Efficiency
We value focus, quality, and resourcefulness, stewarding time and resources responsibly to achieve meaningful impact.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our work, honoring both our successes and our commitment to learn, adapt, and grow.
Wellness
We prioritize care for ourselves and one another, recognizing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being as essential to sustainable leadership and collective liberation.
Strategic Priorities
Commitment to Our People
“Our people” includes both the community we serve and the Alianza Translatinx team. We center dignity, respect, and long-term well-being in all decision-making, recognizing that our collective future depends on how we care for one another today.
Foster Success
Our goal is to materially improve quality of life. We design programs that are accessible, human-centered, and skills-based—equipping people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to achieve stability and self-determination.
Leadership and Professional Development
We invest in individual growth alongside organizational strength. Alianza Translatinx is committed to leadership development, skill-building, and pathways for upward mobility for staff, community members, and emerging leaders.
Sustainable Growth
Our decisions are guided by organizational health, strategic planning, and long-term impact. We build and maintain systems that align with our mission, vision, and values to ensure sustainability and accountability.
Inclusivity and Representation
We honor the cultural expansiveness of the communities we serve, including Latinx/e, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, and other People of Color in Orange County. We strive to create a culture that uplifts diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and ways of knowing.
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The time for change is not tomorrow. It’s today.