The American Latvian Association (ALA) is the main representative organization for the Latvian American community.
Through 100 member organizations, churches, clubs and some 4,000 individual members, we represent over 90,000 people of Latvian descent living in the United States. We are a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 non-profit, educational and cultural organization registered in the U.S.
ALA supports cultural activities and facilitates cooperation within the Latvian American community. We promote the study of Latvian language, history and culture. We ensure the availability of Latvian schools, books and teaching materials for our children. We assist newly arrived immigrants with information about the U.S. and provide humanitarian aid to people in Latvia.
ALA seeks to facilitate the peaceful and democratic development of Latvia by promoting understanding and support for Latvia through informational efforts in the U.S.
History of ALA Board Presidents
1951 – 1970 – Pēteris Lejiņš
1970 – 1972 – Uldis Grava
1972 – 1975 – Ilgvars Spilners
1975 – 1977 – Adolfs Lejiņš
1977 – 1983 – Jānis Riekstiņš
1983 – 1985 – Visvaldis Klīve
1985 – 1988 – Aristīds Lambergs
1988 – 1992 – Valdis Pavlovskis
1992 – 1996 – Ints Rupners
1996 – 1998 – Jānis Kukainis
1998 – 1999 – Aivars Osvalds
1999 – 2002 – Jānis Kukainis
2002 – 2005 – Dace Copeland
2005 – 2008 – Mārtiņš Duhms
2008 – 2012 – Juris Mežinskis
2012 – 2015 – Anita Bataraga
2015 – 2021 – Pēteris Blumbergs
2021 – today – Mārtiņš Andersons
American Latvian Association, Inc.
400 Hurley Avenue,
Rockville, MD 20850-3121
USA
Tel: +1 301 340 1914
E-mail: info@alausa.org