President at HWL, 2-Year Term

Nickname: Clari
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Maria Cruz is a dedicated advocate and way maker for equity and inclusion, with a strong passion for empowering marginalized and underrepresented communities. With over 18 years of experience in not-for-profit organizations, Maria currently serves as the AVP of Employee Engagement at Evergreen Health and the President of the Hispanic Women's League amongst other board positions.

Born in Puerto Rico, Maria's commitment to creating positive change has been a driving force throughout her life. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Conflict and Dispute Resolution from Hilbert College. She is a proud mother of a 20-year-old daughter and an 18-year-old son.

Vice President, 3-Year Term

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Daniella is a Colombian-American born in Beaufort, South Carolina to immigrant parents, whose experiences have shaped her unwavering commitment to advocacy. She is deeply passionate about empowering marginalized communities, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness, immigrants, and Latinx populations. Having overcome significant challenges herself, Daniella earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Oswego, exemplifying resilience and determination.

As the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Homeless Alliance of WNY, she leads the Youth Action Board and Program Advisory Committee, ensuring those with lived experience play a central role in decision-making. Driven by her professional expertise and lived experiences, Daniella is committed to uplifting Latinx women in her community and inspiring the next generation of Latina leaders.

Treasurer, 2-Year Term

Nickname: Tiff 
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Tiffany Torres is a dedicated and accomplished leader advocating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at Evergreen Health. As the Manager of Diversity & Belonging, she spearheads initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered.

Tiffany serves as the Treasurer and Chair of both the Fundraising and Marketing/Public Relations committees of the Hispanic Women's League.  Her favorite aspect of being involved in the organization is empowering Latinas, particularly through their Latina Mentoring Initiative. Passionate about advocacy, she dedicates herself to helping individuals reach their full potential by following the path that God has laid out for her.  A fun fact about Tiffany is that she experiences what she describes as "musical Tourette's," often bursting into song unexpectedly, adding a joyful touch to her interactions.

Vice Chair, 2-year term

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Angelica Gonzalez is the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at the Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC), where she focuses on developing marketing strategies, increasing community engagement, and promoting regional transportation initiatives. She holds an M.S. in Public Relations from Buffalo State University and a B.S. in Digital Cinematography from Full Sail University.

Previously, Angelica worked at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Gelia. She is the Vice Chair of the Hispanic Women’s League, a member of PRSA Buffalo Niagara, a mentor for the Latina Mentoring Initiative, and the Founder of Relato Media. As a proud mother of two, Angelica strives to be an inspiration and an advocate for youth and her community.

Secretary, 2-Year term

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Naylah is a proud Puerto Rican woman ready to continue to break cycles and generational curses. She is a full-time college student at Buffalo State University pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work while working for People Inc. She is very passionate about representation, advocacy, change, and ensuring that people who have been silenced, marginalized, and often overlooked are truly heard and seen. Naylah heavily values her education in this field as she understands she is privileged to continue her education as there is so much power in knowledge and it is a lifelong process. She wants to teach younger generations of women that their future should not be dependent on a man or anybody who tries to dim their light. She wants to provide resources for all women so that they can strive and be the best version of themselves while being validated and truly supported.

Being active in the Hispanic Women's League has played a crucial role in Naylah being able to recognize what needs to change in our community and actively working towards that, despite what may be thrown at her.