Who we are

Latin American House, established in 1983 as the Latin America Association, has long been a hub for Latin Americans in London and the Kilburn community. Today, we support Latin Americans across the UK, offering legal and social advice on benefits and housing, opportunities to gain life skills, and a space to connect, share ideas, and celebrate Latin American culture.

Behind the scenes they keep the house working

Meet the team

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Hemant Kanabar
Finance Manager

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Sebastian Cifuentes
Spanish Saturday School Teaching Assistant

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Mónica Marín Maldonado
Operations Manager

Jhoanna Mosquera
Director

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Katiana Sarmiento 
Children & Young People Manager

Vladimir Hernandez
Receptionist

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Maria de Lourdes Alban
Spanish Saturday School Teacher

Xander Dickenson
Community Development Worker

Juliana Marín 
Communications Assistant

Henry Suarez
Receptionist

Carlos Molina
Housekeeper

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Cecilia Guillen
Spanish Saturday School Teacher

Cristina Muñoz
Spanish Saturday School Housekeeper

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Elena Pavan Macias
Spanish Saturday School Teacher

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Margarita Echanove
Spanish Saturday School Teacher

Luis Omeara
Communications Coordinator

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Jenny Titto
Spanish Saturday School Teacher

Mariana Castor
Spanish Saturday School Assistant

Trustees

Enrique Saenz - Chair

Of Mexican origin, Enrique moved tothe UK in the eighties and worked as a correspondent for Mexican media. Most of his professional life in the UK has been in London in the not-for-profit sector. He has been Director of Latin American House (LAH) and has worked as development consultant for AdviceUK. He is now back at LAH as the chair of its Board of Trustees.

Inés Hermida

Has been living and working in London for most of her career. Originally from Argentina, she has an extensive track record working in marketing and communications, having managed world-leading brands such as Whole Foods as well as smaller wellness start-ups. She is passionate about sustainability and about supporting the Latin American community to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Agustina Oliveri

Agustina is the current Head of Digital Campaigns and Communications at Good Law Project. She has mobilized millions for human rights causes, from refugee to women’s rights. She is passionate about feminism, empanadas, and leveraging digital marketing for good. 

Mariann Sarquis-Sepúlveda

Mariann is Mexican and has extensively worked in strategic planning and academic research management within the higher education, international cooperation, and civil society sectors. She previously managed the Latin America and Caribbean Centre at the London School of Economics and is now based at the University of Oxford. She is interested in supporting organisations focused on justice in access to opportunities and inclusive development.

Lina Rodriguez

Lina is Colombian and is currently a Partner at Lee Bolton Monier-Williams LLP. She volunteers at The Colombian Caravana UK lawyers group, monitoring human rights abuses faced by legal professionals in Colombia.