MANA, A National Latina Organization was founded in 1974 by Mexican-American women in Washington, DC and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

MANA de Kansas City was chartered in 1981 with the focus of creating community leaders, engaging them in community service and educating and involving the membership on public policy issues important to Latinas and their families.

Our Mission

MANA de Kansas City’s Mission is to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service and advocacy.

MANA also seeks to increase the opportunities and education of all Latinas. We are informed activists and a support system for our members.

We are dedicated to developing Latina leaders here in Kansas City, promoting the equal participation of Latinas in the community, and working to create a better quality of life for all Latinas.

Who We Are

Our members come from all walks of life and from the entire Metro area. They have varied interests, careers, and lifestyles. The common denominator is placing high value on the words Service, Advocacy, Leadership and life-long learning.

MANA members serve on various boards and commissions and are found among the leadership of the Kansas City Metro area. MANA serves as a contact point for those who want to be more informed about or are interested in distributing information to the Hispanic Community.

As a Chapter of MANA National, we are part of a nation-wide network of Latinas throughout the United States.