About

Mission

GLA is an organization made up of diverse members committed to creating educational excellence, civic engagement, and activities that improve and contribute to the lives of Latinos in our community. GLA awards annual scholarships to deserving students pursuing their academic and professional goals.

Our History

Glendale Latino Association (GLA), formerly the Glendale Hispanic Business and Professional Organization, was formed in 1990 by a dedicated Latina professional, Isabel M. Ibarra.

We promote awareness of Latino cultures by hosting special events and monthly mixers in order for our members to network with each other, and we produce an annual Business Luncheon, where we honor outstanding leaders for their contributions to our community and for their leadership in promoting the goals of the organization.

All our members are involved in the community. They participate in or are members of local boards and commissions, such as the Glendale College Foundation, Glendale Educational Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Glendale, Glendale Veterans Coalition, Adelante Latino, the Glendale Library Foundation, Character and Ethics Project, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), The Cabrini Literary Guild, Beads for Battle inc. and many more.  Others represent elected officials, and most participate in local events such as Unity Fest, César Chávez celebrations, Cruise Night, Dia de Los Muertos, to name a few.

We encourage you to join our membership and pass information about us on to your colleagues and friends. Come and be part of this exciting group of people that is making a difference in our community.

2025 Board of Directors

The Board of Directors serves from February 2025 to February 2026. New board members join at the Installation Luncheon.

J. Guillermo Garcia
President 2025-2026
Library Supervisor
City of Glendale Library, Arts and Culture

Anita Quiñonez Gabrielian
Past President, President (2023 – 2025)
Board of Directors Retired Corporate Executive

Jasmine Venegas Goulet
Vice President – Scholarship Committee
Board of Directors
Youth Services Coordinator
City of Glendale, Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA).  

Sylvia Garciga
Treasurer
Board of Directors
Occupational Therapist
ECA

Chief Manuel “Manny” Cid
Board of Directors
Chief of Police
Glendale Police Department

Lt. Tigran Topadzhikyan
Board of Directors
Lieutenant
Glendale Police Department

Rosy Alonso
Board of Directors
 GUSD, Retired Elementary School Principal
(Horace Mann Elementary)

Fanny Zamarripa
Board of Directors
Doula- Self-employed