BUILDING A LEGACY, IMPACTING GENERATIONS

 Sharon Muñoz is the Founder and Executive Director of the Hispanic Legacy Network (HLN), a prominent organization recognized statewide as a trusted voice in the Latino community and a strategic ally for high-impact social initiatives. 

With over 25 years of experience in community engagement, health education, emergency preparedness, program consulting, and more skills, Sharon is a bilingual leader dedicated to promoting the Latino legacy. 

She currently serves as a community advisor on the North Carolina Governor’s Advisory Council for Hispanic and Latino Affairs and sits on several hospital boards. 

Her extensive experience in culturally competent outreach, public health, and business consulting services has positioned her as a leader in decision-making spaces. 

Sharon has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as NCCU, NCSU, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Duke University on research initiatives and community programs that positively impact over 100,000 residents each year.

 At Hispanic Legacy Network, we inspire, empower, and connect communities and businesses to extend their legacy.

We offer Spanish-language trainings, notary services, document translation, grant writing, personalized strategic consulting, and access to essential resources.

The most powerful part of our work is bringing organizations together to create a collective impact that transforms lives, strengthens businesses, and builds more resilient communities.

Our vision is to create a future where every individual or business, regardless of language or background, is empowered with the knowledge, tools, and support necessary to thrive, lead, and contribute to a vibrant community, further enriching the hispanic legacy network and promoting the latino legacy that Sharon Munoz passionately advocates for.

Equity: We believe in fair and equitable access to resources, opportunities, and representation for Latino communities—regardless of immigration status, educational level, or economic situation. This commitment is part of our mission at the Hispanic Legacy Network, which champions the Latino legacy and advocates for those who deserve a voice. 

Community Commitment: We are guided by the voices and real needs of our communities. We listen, respond, and walk alongside those we serve, building long-term trust within the Latino legacy framework. 

Empowerment: We provide tools, education, and guidance so that  individuals and organizations can make informed decisions, lead with confidence, and become agents of change in their communities. 

Strategic Collaboration: We work in partnership with schools, universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to generate collective and sustainable impact, furthering our shared goals under the Latino legacy initiatives. 

Transparency and Accountability: We uphold clear, ethical, and responsible practices—protecting every resource and every relationship with integrity, as exemplified by leaders like Sharon Munoz. 

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: We honor and celebrate the richness of our Latino roots. We communicate respectfully in the languages of our communities and tailor our services to their context, reinforcing the importance of our cultural heritage. 

Purpose-Driven Innovation: We use technology, data, and new tools creatively to improve access to benefits, programs, and real opportunities, all while fostering the growth of the legacy network.