Who We Are & What We Do

The Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) was founded in 1981 as a result of a series of meetings among the founding Latina women whose shared experiences sparked recognition that Latinos have unique social concerns, cultural challenges and opportunities requiring exploration.

Their diverse backgrounds in corporations, government, and educational institutions led to the establishment of the HWC Professional Development & Leadership Institute for women and the Youth Institute for students.

HWC now has become a national force drawing over 2000 attendees to the Executive, Professional and Youth Leadership Institutes. Continuing our HWC Youth Leadership Institute is imperative as we focus on the future of Latino students annually in their junior high and high school years for higher education academic preparation and career initiatives.

Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) founders as noted on the Articles of Incorporation as filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission were: Nancy Jordan, Peggy Jordan, Honorable Mary Rose Wilcox, Honorable Sylvia Arrellano, Lillian Hoyos, Lucia Madrid, and Rosalinda Acosta. HWC salutes these Latinas for their vision and the volunteers they brought together throughout their many years of service.