OALA Membership

What is OALA?

The Oregon Association of Latino Administrators (OALA) was founded in 2002 to create a meaningful space for Latino administrators—and Latino educators aspiring to leadership—to receive support, mentorship, and connection across the state. We recognize the increasing diversity of our schools and the growing need for district leadership that reflects and represents the communities we serve.

As our educational landscape continues to evolve, the work of cultivating equitable leadership pipelines, strengthening cultural competency, and closing opportunity gaps remains critical. OALA is committed to this mission, and as a membership-driven organization, we rely on strong partnerships and collective advocacy to ensure the educational success of all Oregon students.

We invite you to join us in this work. To become an OALA member, registration is included through attendance at our annual conference. More information is available on the conference webpage, or you may reach out to Perla.Rodriguez@oalaboard.org with any membership questions.

Membership Benefits

  1. Numerous professional growth opportunities including leadership symposiums, conference and panels and workshops.

  2. Mentorship, networking and professional development.

  3. Quarterly newsletter.

  4. Awards and recognition for your work as an educator.

  5. National representation in the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS).

  6. Liaison with TSPC, ODE and Lewis and Clark.

  7. Information online through OALA’s website and Facebook page.

OALA
Partnerships

OALA is committed to creating partnerships with corporate sponsors who share our vision.

Partnership with our association would offer opportunities for advertising, presenting, and visibility among our members and additional school leaders. We invite you to consider the opportunities offered when becoming an OALA partner.

We appreciate your interest in our organization and the work that we do. We look for partners who support our mission: The mission of the Oregon Association of Latino Administrators (OALA) is to promote Latino educators, both current and aspiring into positions of leadership through mentorship, networking, and professional development. OALA will affect the educational interests of all students in Oregon, particularly those of Latino heritage in order to ensure their educational success.

2026 Institutional Members

We also encourage schools to apply as institutional members as well. Institutional members may receive:

  • 5 attendees for the conference.

  • Recognition on our website here.

  • Recognition on our program.

  • Free job postings for a year here and on our Facebook page.

** For more information on membership, please email Perla.Rodriguez@oalaboard.org. **