The Wyoming Latina Youth Center (WLYC) is a non-profit organization focused on empowering young Latinas through mentorship and awareness. WLYCenter empowers young Latinas to achieve a successful transition to University of Wyoming by providing leadership opportunities to participate in innovative programs that address Wyoming’s Latina youths’ social, academic, and educational needs. The center believes in a future of Latinas where they are able to pursue their dreams, reach their goals, and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution, and joy.
The center strives to provide faculty and student support in the areas of research, academics, leadership, community engagement, outdoor education, wellness and spirituality. It fosters a deep understanding of Latinx communities to empower faculty, students, and society to make impactful strategic decisions and contribute to Wyoming’s social, cultural, economic, and political development.
