The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI) is a nationwide community and research network dedicated to solving the issues and burden of Latino cancer.
The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI) is a nationwide community and research network dedicated to solving the issues and burden of Latino cancer.
TLCI operates from a framework of science meets service. We act as a connector, convener, and advocate for stakeholders in the Latino cancer landscape. Every participant on our Executive Team, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and Funders are committed to our Mission and Vision, Strategic Goals and Objectives, and our Guiding Principles.
FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Latino Cancer Institute, San Jose, CA
by Ysabel Duron
Founder/Executive Director
Cancer Survivor, Journalist, Key Latina Opinion Leader
VP OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS University of Texas San Antonio
Breast Cancer Surgeon, Nonprofit Executive Leader
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lazarex Cancer Foundation Danville, California
Activist & Scholar
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
Cancer Survivor, Journalist, Psychotherapist
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST Brandwynne Psychotherapy Los Angeles, CA
Cancer Survivor, Global Business/Public Policy Leader
PRESIDENT & CEO Padilla NetWorks, LLC Detroit, MI
Pathologist, Educator, Administrator
DIRECTOR EMERITUS Office of Research on Women’s Health National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD
The Latino Cancer Institute is a nonprofit network dedicated to the promotion of education, services, research and policy that impact Latinos nationwide around issues of cancer.
TLCI operates from a framework of science meets service and proposes to act as a connector, convener, and advocate for stakeholders in the Latino cancer landscape.
TLCI has put forth as our organizational strategic goals to:
TLCI has four objectives in its five-year, multifaceted strategic plan:
The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI) is committed to upholding a set of standards that reflects our intentions and our integrity as we interact with others in the vast Latino cancer landscape. These are our Guiding Principles:
Community Engagement:
TLCI listens to and includes key influencers and community members in identifying issues and finding resolutions.
Collaboration:
TLCI engages with science-based research experts to work with us in identifying, researching and validating concerns.
Inclusion:
TLCI works to represent the voices of all underserved communities, believing that we can Demand Better Together.
Equity:
TLCI believes in equality – treating everyone the same and giving access to the same opportunities – to achieve quality healthcare.
I expect of those who want to participate in our mission that they are also aligned with the basic tenants of our principles. By demanding better of ourselves, Demand Better Together.”
Ysabel Duron, President/Executive Director
THE LATINO CANCER INSTITUTE
The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI) acknowledges the growing number of funders who make our work possible. These grants and donations allow TLCI to meet its aims to develop and share best practices, collaborate in research, and drive policy to increase Latino cancer service agencies’ capacity to address cancer concerns in our communities around the country.
$12,500
Forum Sponsor
$10,000
$5,000
$1,000
$50,000
Capacity Building Grants
$10,000
Cancer Asset Mapping Project
$9,867
Funding for the Tu Historia Cuenta Genetic Access Research Project with UC DAVIS
$87,188
Funding for the Access to Genomic Testing study with the Stanford School of Medicine and Cancer Institute
$10,000
Funding for the ALCANCE Research Project with the Stanford School of Medicine and Cancer Institute
$10,450
Individual, small and anonymous donors through Benevity
$2,229
$1,000
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on philanthropy and grants in our mission to support other agencies. Your funding allows us to continue the development of new programs and tools we can share with those making a difference in the lives of Latino cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers.