Molina Healthcare of Washington Partners with Latino Educational Training Institute to Promote Equity in Underserved Communities
08/08/2025
BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 8, 2025 - Molina Healthcare of Washington (“Molina”) recently partnered with Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) in support of programs and events that help combat health disparities and connect underserved individuals to educational and employment opportunities.
Molina donated $4,000 to LETI in June. The grant marked a one-year sponsorship supporting four LETI events: International Women's Day, held in March; the Latino EXPO, a community festival held in July; and Dia De Los Muertos and LETI Posada, two events to be held in the fall.
“We are grateful for Molina’s partnership and generosity. We know they share our vision to overcome inequities in our community,” said Marisol Bejarano, director of health and wellness programs at LETI. “This grant helps us to continue the work we are doing to empower Latino families in our community on their path to success.”
“At Molina, we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those in the communities we serve, from all backgrounds and cultures,” said Dr. Jay Fathi, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Washington. “We are proud to join LETI in their efforts to ensure Latino communities have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive.”
About Molina Healthcare of Washington
Molina Healthcare of Washington, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Molina Healthcare, Inc. (“Molina”), provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Washington. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina, a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces For more information about Molina or Molina Healthcare of Washington, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
About the Latino Educational Training Institute
The Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) was founded in Snohomish County in 1998 by Rosario Reyes, a first-generation immigrant from Peru, as a response to the lack of information and resources available to Latino immigrants. LETI’s focal point is supporting and uplifting immigrant individuals to realize their full educational and employment potential despite the overwhelming disparities and inequities experienced daily. LETI’s mission is to empower Latino immigrants and low-income individuals to achieve personal and financial success, pursue their dreams, become community leaders, and advocate for racial and economic equity.
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