Margaret Moran
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Margaret Moran was elected as National President at the League of United Latin American Citizen’s 81st National Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 17th 2010. This summer, at the 82nd National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, President Moran began serving her second term as President of the Nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights membership organization. Founded on February 17, 1929, for more than 80 years, LULAC has advanced the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, workforce development and housing rights of Hispanics through more than 900 councils and community-based programs.

As a LULAC member, Moran’s involvement with the organization spans more than three decades. She has served in many roles, including LULAC National Parliamentarian, National Vice President for Women, Texas State Director, Texas Deputy State Director, San Antonio District XV Director, District XV Treasurer and President of Council #4421. Additionally, Moran serves on the Board of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) and is passionate about her work in education. She was a co-founder of the LNESC-SA Center and has been involved with the LNESC Young Readers Program.

“I am honored to serve in this national role. LULAC is a non-partisan group that consists of people from all walks of life and perspectives. Our organization must move forward by continuing to recruit and inspire youth and young adults to participate,” says Moran. “We are all equal and will stand United for equal rights, respect and dignity”.

Her community involvement is underscored by her participation on a variety of civic boards, including the local Parent Teacher Association, the American Red Cross and Santa Rosa Hospital Children’s Miracle Network, among other non-profit boards.

Moran has received numerous honors and awards for her continued service to LULAC and her community, including: the LULAC National Presidential Commendation, LULAC National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee, Texas State Director’s Community Service Award, Hispanic Heritage Month Award – UT Health Science Center, IMAGE of San Antonio’s, Governor’s Yellow Rose of Texas Award and District XV Woman of the Year.

Moran is a native of San Antonio and is married to Oscar Moran, former National President of LULAC during the mid 1980’s. Her election marks the first time a husband and wife both served as LULAC national president. She is also only the third woman in the organization’s 82-year history to hold the position. The Moran’s are the parents of two children and three grandchildren.

Moran is an Accounting Coordinator for the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Physiology Department. She has been with the University of Texas system since 1981.

Blog Entries by Margaret Moran

Remembering Cesar Chavez: LULAC Carries On His Work

(10) Comments | Posted March 31, 2012 | 7:31 AM

Although Cesar Chavez had humble beginnings, he later rose to lead one of the most powerful unions in the country, the National Farm Workers Association. It is without question that the most powerful attribute of Cesar Chavez was his humility. Future generations will know of his success in ensuring that...

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LULAC Joins March From Salem to Montgomery On 47th Anniversary

(5) Comments | Posted March 17, 2012 | 8:35 AM

Last week a delegation of Latino leaders that included LULAC, the Hispanic Federation, and LCLAA boarded a bus routed to Selma, Alabama in order to participate in the reenactment of the historic civil rights marches of 1965. The Latino delegation marched the historic journey for civil rights alongside civil rights...

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Lowering Our Expectations Will Leave Our Children Behind

(5) Comments | Posted January 20, 2012 | 7:36 AM


As a mother, I know that I expected positive results from my children and knew that their education was the foremost important objective in their lives. Early on I instilled in them a love for learning; and their academic successes were recognized with special treats because in...

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LULAC Condemns Flurry of Anti-Immigration Statements

(90) Comments | Posted November 4, 2011 | 12:26 PM

Washington, D.C. -- Presidential hopefuls often say just about anything to make a quick news bite. I don't begrudge them the need to maximize on the opportunity to get their message to the public. The American people should be afforded every opportunity to learn about their candidate. However, I have...

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"Should I Worry?": Latinas and Breast Cancer

Comments | Posted October 20, 2011 | 7:36 AM

"I wonder if this is anything I should worry about." This thought has crossed the minds of many women I know and love. Regardless of your socio-economic background or ethnicity, breast cancer is a frightening word loaded with "what ifs." For many of us with access to medical and adequate...

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The Importance of Broadband Access in the Latino Community

Comments | Posted September 1, 2011 | 7:24 AM

When I was invited by Arianna Huffington to join Latino Voices and call attention to issues important to our community, I recalled the moment when I joined the ranks of LULAC more than 30 years ago. As a mother with two small children in San Antonio, Texas I simply wanted...

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