Local Latino Leader #6-Lydia Salva
Whether acting as a translator, advocate, or counselor, Lydia Salva loves to help.
She specializes in providing resources to victims of domestic violence and rape at the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults in the Crisis Resource Center in Chattanooga. She helps with case management, crisis counseling, safety planning, court and legal advocacy, and interpretation as a Bilingual Victim Advocate.
Lydia has both a Puerto Rican and Costa Rican background and grew up in Central America and the U.S. A dedicated interpreter and translator, she has worked with teams in Central and South America and even taught Spanish in South Korea. Lydia brings her leadership experience to her work at the Partnership in bilingual and bicultural competency.
She connects local faith communities and service providers with her clients to get them the help they need and in turn has become a trusted resource herself.
She really is all about helping others. Lydia, thanks for all that you do. Your leadership is truly an inspiration.
La Paz Chatt 
Partnership is so proud of Lydia! Thank you for your years of advocacy.