MANA de San Diego
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
MANA de San Diego is a small nonprofit based in San Diego, California, that aims to help Latinas improve upward mobility and quality of life within their communities. It delivers education- and empowerment-oriented programs through mentoring, financial support for schooling, health and wellness activities, and leadership development. The organization operates a diverse program portfolio, including Hermanitas, a youth leadership mentorship initiative; the College Success Program; the MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program; the MANA de San Diego Leadership Program (MANASDLP); and the Latina Upward Mobility Program (LUMI). Its work targets Latinas pursuing educational advancement and leadership opportunities, addressing barriers to mobility and well-being in the local community. In 2021, MANA de San Diego partnered with the Kim Center to launch what was described as the first-ever survey. The organization has built its program development and leadership initiatives over the years, including the 2015 launch of the Latina Success Leadership Program, reflecting its ongoing focus on leadership development and education.