OLAX Board 2026

Organización de Latinx (OLAX) Board of Directors, 2026

Executive Committee

President
Israel Ochoa
Term: September 12, 2023 – September 12, 2026

Vice President
Alicia Ramirez
Term: September 12, 2023 – September 12, 2026

Secretary
Esmeralda Lopez Garcia
Term: September 12, 2023 – September 12, 2026

Co-Secretary
Sherill Gayle
Term: March 6, 2026 – September 12, 2026

Treasurer
Nidia Meza
Term: January 17, 2025 – January 17, 2028

On March 6, 2026, the Board elected Sherill Gayle to serve as Co-Secretary effective immediately, alongside Secretary Esmeralda Lopez Garcia, with a term ending September 12, 2026, to align with the existing officer term cycle.

Board Members

Board Director
Martha Lovejoy Deichler
Term: September 12, 2023 – September 12, 2026

Board Director
Carmen Ochoa
Term: September 12, 2023 – September 12, 2026

Board Director
Marina Lopez
Term: January 26, 2024 – January 26, 2027

Board Director
Mateo Mamea
Term: June 13, 2025 – June 13, 2028

Board Director
Stacy Valdez
Term: June 13, 2025 – June 13, 2028

Board Director
Jimena Ochoa
Term: June 13, 2025 – June 13, 2028

Board Director
Andrea McKenna
Term: November 28, 2025 – November 28, 2028

Bylaws Summary: Officer and Director Terms

Officer Terms

Article IV, Section 4.3

• Officers are elected annually by the Board
• Terms normally commence July 1 following election
• The Board may direct alternative effective dates
• Officers hold office until successors are elected and qualified

Director Terms

Article III, Section 3.4

• Directors serve three-year terms
• The Board is divided into three groups with staggered terms
• Directors may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms
• A fourth term, as a one-year extension, is allowed for directors with particular skills serving in leadership roles

Document Last Updated: March 6, 2026