Arts Leadership Award Program


Lani Llamido

Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Two

Lani Llamido is a Board Member of the Hayward Arts Council, an Advocate for the Hayward Literacy Plus Council, and Lead Coordinator for the Asian and Pacific Islander Community Initiative of the Hayward Unified School District (HUSD). Lani’s work with the Hayward Arts Council includes the founding and coordination of the organization’s international online exhibition program. She also volunteers at exhibitions and events and conducts fundraising initiatives with a focus on supporting family art classes and activities. Her decade-long commitment to the Hayward Literacy Plus Council has been instrumental in creating impactful newsletters and launching the organization’s website in 2023. She was instrumental in the creation of HUSD’s Asian Pacific Islander Community Initiative and the Filipino-American Students Coalition. Her goal is to support and serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and families. As a certified Human Rights Consultant, Lani advocates for underserved immigrant communities, guiding them through the complex justice system and ensuring access to immigration and special education services. Empowering change through literacy, arts, and education, Lani Llamido is a dedicated and passionate community leader and organizer. Lani Llamido is a resident of Hayward.