A commitment to education and Advancing Ohio Latin Community
Dedicated to empowering Latino students and professionals through education, mentorship, and community support.
Education changes Everything
Initiatives
From awarding academic scholarships that fuel educational dreams to hosting vibrant cultural celebrations, leadership trainings, and fundraising campaigns, LOEF creates opportunities that uplift, unite, and inspire. Every initiative reflects a deep commitment to equity, education, and the power of collective impact.
Scholarships
- All students with Hispanic/Latino heritage can and should apply
- Student or parents should reside in the greater Cincinnati Metro area, tri-state area of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky.
- Recipient will complete five (5) hours (minimum) of community service
Latino Young Professional Network
- Mentorship Community: A supportive network to uplift future leaders on our Latino community
- Job and Internship Resources: Serving as an information hub.
- Scholarship Network: Access to educational support that helps make higher education more attainable.
Washington Youth Leadership Seminar
- It is typically held in October
- A multi-phase leadership initiative combining training, community projects, and a leadership conference.
- LOEF will send at least one high school senior each year
Young Readers Program
- Instill the love of reading in children
- From kinder garden to 1st grade
- Teaches parents the importance of reading at an early age
Impact
Scholarships not only impact students. They later become professionals and business owners that will revitalize communities and will give back!
Given
450+ Scholarships
LOEF gives ~40% LNESC gives ~60%
Apply once a year. Every year applications open mid February
Do not miss this opportunity! Application open until March 31st
Students in
14 Ohio Universities
NKU, Miami U., U. of Cincinnati, The OSU, Dayton U., Xavier
Cincinnati State, Gateway College, and others
Out of state universities if resident of Greater Cincinnati area
Producing
10K+ Volunteer hours
Networking Opportunities
100 hours of Instruction on leadership and entrepreneurship
Connecting with Latino Leaders
About Us
We believe that education transforms lives, opens doors, and builds stronger, more inclusive communities. Through scholarships, leadership development, and creative outreach, LOEF champions academic excellence and cultural pride across Ohio
Our History
Our Mission
We open doors of opportunity for Latino students in the tri-state area by providing scholarships, educational programs, and career pathways that empower them to thrive, lead, and uplift their communities.
Our Vision
A future where every Latino student in the tri-state area has the resources, confidence, and support to achieve their dreams and become a driving force for positive change.
“Students quotes”
Meet our team
We are Engineers, Lawyers, Retires, Educators, Accountants, business owners, Consultants, Artist & Homemakers all interested in improving our communities and give a chance to Latin-descendant students to be what they want to be
Laura Moese
President
Penny Young
Secretary
Chani Morris
Treasurer
Don Sherman
Strategy Planning
Victoria Garland
New Fundraising
Ana Martinez &
Jasmine Luna-Villa
Education
Jeff Richardson
Technical and Entrepreneurial Education
Ricardo Ugas
Latino Young Professionals President
Happening
August 15 – Florence Y’All Baseball game
Florence Y’All will be playing the Schaumburg Boomers and will be celebrating Latin Heritage Night! After the last pitch Rockin’ Saturday Live concert begins. Tickets Here
Saturday, 6:30 PM at Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042
September 8 – Scholarship Gala
Join us in celebrating a record 47 Latino scholarship recipients from Ohio and Northern Kentucky. This year’s awardees embody excellence, resilience, and the promise of a stronger future for our community.
LOEF has experienced remarkable growth—new partnerships, innovative fundraising, increased community awareness, and expanded opportunities for students to shine. The Scholarship Gala honors their achievements and the families who support them.
Tuesday, 6 -9 pm. At Northern Kentucky University – Student Hall
Watch, Read, Listen
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