About Us

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About the Agency

The Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc.

Has been in existence since 1988. The Coalition has over three decades of social services experience in the greater Waterbury area and is a principal leader for bilingual services, advocacy, collaboration, education, and policy development in the Latino community.

The Hispanic Coalition Developmental Support Services are designed to address the mental health needs of Latino children in the greater Waterbury area as well as an advocate for the provision of bicultural/bilingual mental health services.

Through its mission-focused programs and the dedication of the Board and staff, the Coalition has expanded its scope and services. The Coalition currently provides a number of services to the Greater Waterbury community.

The services include and not limited to: Case Management, Immigration proceedings, youth development, adult day center, cultural enrichment programs, advocacy, referral services and, translation of vital documents, social and educational services for families and family support for our diverse community at large.

Mission Statement

The Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, Inc. shall provide needed services as identified by our community. Services shall be provided through advocacy, collaboration, and education.


Our Goal

Our goal is to foster the creation of successful individuals by enhancing the quality of life of our Hispanic Families and the diverse population in the City of Waterbury, CT.

Our Team

Board of Directors

​ Maritza Acosta

Dept of Children & Families -President-

Atty David N. Feliu

Feliu Law Firms -Vice-President-

Anthony Miranda

Waterbury Hospital -Treasurer-

Iris Gonzalez

Ametek Precision -Secretary-

Victor Lopez

Hispanic Coalition -Executive Director-

Yarixa Lopez

Waterbury Hospital

Anthony Gay

Dept of Children & Families

Giselle L. Medina

Seth Duke

O&G Industries

Adela Jorge-Nelson

New Haven Dept. of Education

David M. Perry

US Bank

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Rodriguez Bail Bonds

Our Team

Our Administration

Victor Lopez Jr.

Executive Director [email protected]

Shelley Wang

Accounting Manager [email protected]

Larissa Anderson

Director of Communications [email protected]

Tomas Olivo

Initiative Director [email protected]

Wanda Vargas

Vidas Program Director [email protected]

Destiny Otero

Vidas Program Coordinator [email protected]

Edwin Cruz

Vidas Program Provider Administrator [email protected]

Maria Rodriguez

Career Navigator [email protected]

Natalie Rosado-Torres

Director of Operations [email protected]

Sindymarie Sanchez

Case Manager [email protected]

Mirilyn Oliveras

La Casa Bienvenida Adult Day Center Director [email protected]

Suhail Scott

L.A.C.E Program Director [email protected]