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Del Sol Group
Strategy · Outreach · Leadership

Amplifying
Mission.
Expanding
Reach.

Del Sol Group works across sectors — wherever there are communities to engage, missions to amplify, and opportunities to create. Every organization we serve gets the same thing: strategy grounded in trust, outreach that actually works, and a team that shows up.

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Certified DBE · SBE · MBE · LSBE · WBE
Primes & Subcontractors
16+ Years
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Our Approach
Bold SOLutions.
Real results.
16+
Years of
Impact
300+
Promotora
Leaders
250+
Content
Creators
First
Firm to deploy
Biz Promotoras
SOL

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Strategic Services

Community engagement, communications, outreach, events, coalitions & contracting

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Trainings & Programs

Parent University, school programs, Sun Rises Again, SOMOS SOL & more

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Micro-Enterprise

Micro-business development, Business Promotoras & economic mobility

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Promotoras

Community educators & influencers — our unique outreach model & network

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SOL

Our Philosophy

goodwill — to good work

We translate deep community trust into measurable results. Every strategy we build, every campaign we run, every connection we make—it's rooted in genuine relationships and accountability to the people we serve.

Who We Serve

Built for every organization
ready to deepen impact and expand reach.

Del Sol Group works across sectors — wherever there are communities to engage, missions to amplify, and contracts to win. Every organization we serve gets the same thing: strategy grounded in trust, outreach that actually works, and a team that shows up.

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Nonprofits & Foundations

We become an extension of your team — strengthening capacity, expanding outreach, and helping you deliver measurable outcomes for the communities you serve.

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Schools, Universities & Institutions

K–12 district leaders, superintendents, principals, charter schools, community colleges, and universities trust us to drive enrollment, boost attendance, and build the family partnerships that move every metric that matters.

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Public Agencies & Government

From infrastructure to public health campaigns, we deliver community outreach, DBE/SBE compliance support, and multilingual communications that government contracts require.

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Businesses & Brands

From startups to established companies, we help businesses connect authentically with diverse communities, manage their brand, and grow their reach through culturally grounded strategy.

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Systems-Impacted Families

We serve families navigating incarceration, foster care, immigration systems, and systemic inequities — providing healing-centered programs that rebuild stability, dignity, and opportunity.

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Contractors & Prime Partners

Need a certified DBE/SBE/MBE prime or subcontractor partner who actually delivers? We bring community expertise, diverse business credits, and a proven track record on public contracts.

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Not sure where you fit? Let's Talk. — we'll figure it out together.

Our Story

We are the
community
we serve.

Founded over 16 years ago by pioneering Latina urban planner Alma V. Marquez, Del Sol Group® was built on a simple truth: the firm she needed as a community leader didn't exist—so she built it.

"Complex problems demand bold SOLutions. We don't just consult—we become an extension of your team."

From helping stop a toxic incinerator near a Southeast LA high school at age 15, to overseeing $150M in philanthropic investments, to building La Comadre into a platform reaching one million Latinas monthly—Alma's journey is Del Sol's foundation.

Founder & CEO
Alma V. Marquez
Alma V. Marquez
Urban Planner · Entrepreneur · Community Strategist

One of the few Latina urban planners in the United States, Alma has spent her career redefining public outreach by placing community at the center of strategy. Her work spans local government, philanthropy, and K–12 education — including 7 years as a 6–12 district administrator and External Affairs VP, and direct partnerships with superintendents and district leaders across California. She is also the co-founder of La Comadre, a bilingual Latina media network.

Education Systems Leader | Former 6–12 District Administrator | External Affairs VP
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs — Master of Urban Planning
Occidental College — B.A. English & Comparative Literary Studies
Stanford Graduate School of Business — Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (Founding Cohort)
HUD Community Builders Fellow — National Competitive Fellowship
German Marshall Memorial Fellow — International Leadership
White House Presidential Community Service Award
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year — California State Assembly
Staff Augmentation & Capacity

More capacity.
Less overhead.
No long-term HR commitment.

When your team is stretched, a contract deadline is approaching, or you need specialized community expertise you don't have in-house — Del Sol Group steps in as your certified, experienced partner. We embed with your team, meet your deliverables, and get results without the cost and complexity of a new hire.

We've worked alongside government agencies, nonprofits, school districts, and corporations as trusted extensions of their teams — bringing capacity, expertise, and community relationships that would take years to build internally.

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Hiring a Full-Time Staff Member
3–6 month recruiting timeline
Benefits, HR, onboarding costs
Long-term salary commitment
Single skill set
No existing community relationships
Contracting Del Sol Group
Ready to deploy immediately
Scope-based, budget-controlled
No long-term HR obligation
Full team — strategy to execution
300+ Promotoras ready to mobilize
CERTIFIED:
DBE · SBE · MBE · LSBE · WBE
|
Experienced Primes & Subcontractors
|
16+ Years Delivering Results
What We Do

Strategic
Community
Solutions

We help organizations move from aspiration to operation. Through our Community-Focused Communications™ and Community Access Framework™, we translate complex systems into accessible opportunities.

Community Engagement & Outreach

Authentic, multilingual campaigns powered by our 300+ Promotora leaders (community educators & influencers). We reach communities others can't — because we are those communities.

Community-Focused Communications™
Strategic Communications & Branding

Messaging, digital platforms, and storytelling that inspire action. Personal and organizational branding. Campaign strategy and marketing that moves real metrics.

Strategy · Advocacy · Media
Program Design & Implementation

Workforce development, women-focused initiatives, small business readiness, and scalable equity programs for all communities — including systems-impacted families navigating incarceration, foster care, and immigration systems. We design what works and build what lasts.

Training · Workforce · Equity
Crisis & Project Management

Turnkey crisis communication and project execution that protects your reputation and keeps programs moving. Trusted by public agencies and leading nonprofits.

Crisis Response · Operations
Small Business Inclusion & DBE Compliance

Connecting certified DBE/SBE/MBE suppliers and trade partners, ensuring local hire and community participation in government and institutional contracts.

Procurement · Compliance · Inclusion
Advocacy & Policy Engagement

Building political support and mobilizing communities around issues that matter. Executive leadership consultancy. Coalition building. From aspiration to legislation.

Policy · Advocacy · Leadership
Marketing, Branding & Social Media

We help organizations and businesses tell their story powerfully. Brand identity, messaging, content creation, social media management, and digital campaigns that make your mission visible and memorable.

Brand · Content · Digital · Social Media
Professional Capacity Building & Training

We develop and curate custom programming for every audience—parents, communities, educators, businesses, and professionals. Tailored curriculum that builds skills, confidence, and lasting capacity across all sectors.

Training · Curriculum · Professional Development
Del Sol Group
Del Sol Group
Del Sol Group®
Strategy · Outreach · Leadership
Signature Training Programs

Knowledge that
transforms communities.

Funding aligned: Our programs support LCAP, California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and After School Education and Safety (ASES) grant requirements.
Parent & Family Engagement
SOL Parent University®

Cohort-based parent education that boosts ADA, meets LCAP metrics, and builds lasting family-school trust. Designed with superintendents and administrators. Creating Parents as Partners for 25+ years.

Emergency Preparedness
SOMOS SOL™

Trauma-informed emergency preparedness training for school communities. Designed with superintendents and district administrators for real-world crisis response. Prepared Families. Supported Staff. Resilient Schools.

Systems-Impacted Families
Sun Rises Again™

Healing-centered program for families navigating incarceration, foster care, and immigration systems. Combines restorative healing, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurial training to rebuild with dignity.

Micro-Enterprise Development
MAS — Micro-Enterprise Program

Capacity building, procurement readiness, and outreach for micro-business owners. Rooted in the Mutualista tradition — solidarity, economic partnership, and opportunity — for today's LA entrepreneurs.

Proprietary Framework
Community-Focused Communications™

Our signature training on culturally responsive communications and community engagement. 16 years of frontline practice — now available to partner organizations and leaders across sectors.

K-12 & Higher Ed
SOL Parent University® — Charter & College

Specialized for charter renewals and community colleges. Enrollment, family leadership, and trust-building delivered with the cultural fluency and data that moves metrics for school leaders.

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Del Sol Group Promotoras doing street outreach in the community
Our Distinction

The only firm that brought Promotoras into economic mobility.

Promotoras — trusted community educators and influencers who deliver outreach and engagement from within the community itself.

Del Sol Group is the first and only firm in California to deploy Promotoras not just in health outreach — but in economic development, micro-business support, education engagement, and civic participation. We didn't just hire community members. We built a model.

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300+
Promotora Leaders — Community Educators & Influencers
First
Firm to deploy Promotoras in economic mobility outreach
60+
Cities reached through our Promotora network
16+
Years building the most trusted Promotora network in California
Event Production & Project Management

We don't just plan events.
We build them.

Del Sol Group has the experience and infrastructure to produce events of any scale — from neighborhood activations to international cultural events. We manage every detail from concept to execution, bringing the same community-centered approach that defines all of our work.

Our event work spans community conferences, cultural activations, workforce convenings, parent banquets, award ceremonies, and global events including Meeting of Styles — one of the world's largest international graffiti and street art events, bringing together artists from across the globe.

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International
Global Events & Activations

International cultural events, artist convocations, and global activations including Meeting of Styles — bringing world-class talent and community together.

Corporate & Institutional
Conferences & Convenings

Professional conferences, leadership summits, stakeholder convenings, and institutional gatherings — managed end-to-end with precision and care.

Community
Community Events & Celebrations

Parent banquets, award ceremonies, cultural celebrations, graduation events, and community activations that bring neighborhoods together.

Brand & Marketing
Brand Activations & Campaigns

Experiential marketing events, product launches, public awareness activations, and campaign events that generate reach and community engagement.

Full-Service Event Management
Concept & strategy
Vendor coordination
Community outreach & promotion
Logistics & operations
Bilingual communications
On-site project management
Sponsor & partner relations
Post-event reporting
Impact in Action

Results that speak
for themselves.

Powered by our Community Access Framework™ — the proprietary methodology behind every engagement we lead.

U.S. SBA
New Economics for Women
Women's Business Center
1
of 17 nationwide

Our client was selected as one of only 17 new SBA Women's Business Centers nationwide — with Del Sol Group providing the community engagement, stakeholder alignment, and data strategy that made it possible. Opened July 2025 in Huntington Park.

Community Access Framework™ · New Economics for Women · Huntington Park
State of California
Micro-Business Development
300
businesses in 6 months

A 3-year government contract — delivered in 6 months. Using our Business Promotora model, we launched 300 new micro-businesses for entrepreneurs traditional outreach couldn't reach.

Business Promotora Model · Community Access Framework™
USC
Health Sciences Campus
4
years of sustained engagement

Over four years, Del Sol Group convened university researchers, public health experts, community advocates, residents, and elected officials — building the trust and alignment that institutions rarely achieve.

Community Access Framework™ · Opportunity Alignment Hub · Los Angeles County
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Coalition Building & Alignment

We build the trust
that moves agendas forward.

Del Sol Group convenes cross-sector coalitions that turn competing interests into shared agendas — from grassroots to grasstops, from community to city hall. We bring the stakeholder relationships, facilitation expertise, and cultural fluency that institutions need to build coalitions that actually hold.

Stakeholder mapping & engagement strategy
Cross-sector convening & facilitation
Policy alignment & community advocacy
Opportunity Alignment Hub — our proprietary coalition framework
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Government & Public Agencies

Trusted by city, county, state, and federal agencies to deliver outreach and engagement that meets compliance standards and builds genuine community buy-in.

Corporate & Private Sector

We help corporations engage authentically with diverse communities — building the trust that turns corporate responsibility into real community impact and brand loyalty.

Philanthropy & Foundations

We help nonprofits and CBOs align with funders by demonstrating measurable community trust, proven program delivery, and the cultural competency that foundations require.

Parent University graduation - families with certificates
SOL Parent University®
"Gracias por hacer que
nuestra escuela brille."
Students celebrating at school community event
School Community Programs
When families are engaged,
students thrive.
School Programs & Professional Development

Empowering School Leaders,
Staff & Communities.

Del Sol Group partners with superintendents, principals, and district leaders to build the internal capacity and community trust that makes schools truly thrive. Our school programs are aligned with LCAP, Community Schools (CCSPP), ELOP, and ASES funding requirements.

Funding aligned: Our programs support LCAP, California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) , Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and After School Education and Safety (ASES) grant requirements.
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Professional Development
for Teachers & Staff

Customized training for classroom teachers and school staff on culturally responsive practices, family engagement, trauma-informed approaches, and community-centered instruction that meets students where they are.

  • Cultural responsiveness & equity training
  • Family engagement best practices
  • Trauma-informed classroom strategies
  • Bilingual & multilingual family communication
02
School Leadership &
Principal Development

Strategic professional development for principals, assistant principals, and district administrators focused on making Community Schools a lived reality — not just a designation. Build the leadership capacity that turns policy into practice.

  • Student recruitment & enrollment strategy
  • Student retention & attendance improvement
  • LCAP alignment & community input
  • Coalition & partnership building
03
Community Schools
Implementation & Support

We help districts implement California's Community Schools model — delivering real wraparound services, cross-sector partnerships, and measurable community outcomes. From planning to delivery, we make Community Schools work.

  • CCSPP planning & implementation
  • Community needs assessment & outreach
  • Wraparound services coordination
  • Family & community engagement reporting
04
After-School Program
Outreach & Engagement

Supporting ELOP and ASES-funded after-school programs with enrollment outreach, family engagement, and the bilingual communications that bring more students through the door and keep them engaged all year.

  • ELOP & ASES enrollment outreach
  • Bilingual family communications
  • Community-based program promotion
  • ADA improvement strategies
05
School Outreach
& Marketing

Strategic outreach and marketing campaigns that help schools reach prospective students and families where they are — through multilingual digital content, community events, Promotora outreach, and trusted neighborhood partnerships.

  • Enrollment campaigns & open house support
  • Social media & digital outreach
  • Multilingual print & digital materials
  • Promotora-led neighborhood outreach
Ready to strengthen your school community?

Whether you're a superintendent planning LCAP engagement, a principal launching a Community Schools initiative, or a district looking to boost enrollment — we're ready to partner.

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300
Micro-Business Expertise

We don't just support
micro-businesses.
We build them.

Del Sol Group is one of the foremost experts in micro-business development in California. We understand the micro-entrepreneur — how they work, how they think, how they describe themselves, and what barriers stand between them and real economic opportunity.

Our approach combines culturally grounded outreach, hands-on coaching, certification support, and procurement readiness — delivered through our unique Business Promotora model that reaches entrepreneurs others simply can't find.

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Case Study — Micro-Business Development
300
New Businesses
Launched
3-year contract.
Delivered in 6 months.

A government contract called for 300 new micro-businesses over three years. Del Sol Group delivered every single one in just six months — using our Business Promotora model and Community Access Framework™ to reach entrepreneurs no one else could find.

"Del Sol Group didn't just meet the deliverable — they redefined what's possible in micro-business outreach."
First
Firm to deploy Business Promotoras in micro-enterprise outreach
300+
Promotora leaders (community educators & influencers) trained in economic mobility outreach
'28 Olympics
Positioning micro-businesses for Olympic & global event procurement
DBE
Certified to support micro-business inclusion & contract compliance
What We Do for Micro-Businesses
01
Business Promotora Outreach

We find micro-entrepreneurs where they are — through trusted community messengers who speak their language and share their experience.

02
Certification & Compliance

DBE/SBE/MBE certification support, contract compliance training, and procurement readiness — so micro-businesses can compete for real contracts.

03
Client Matchmaking

Connecting micro-businesses with corporations, primes, government agencies, and anchor institutions actively looking for their services.

04
Capacity Building & Coaching

Business planning, branding, financial literacy, marketing, and workforce readiness — practical training that builds businesses that last.

Our Clients

Some of our clients include:

USC
ACLU
City of Los Angeles
LAUSD
Pasadena Unified
First 5 LA
CA Community Foundation
Scholastic
Edison International
SoCalGas / Sempra
State of California
VISA
LA Metro
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Trusted by nonprofits, public agencies, school districts, foundations & corporations across California.

Our Team

Meet the Team
Behind the SOLutions.

Six powerhouse women. One mission. We are strategists, communicators, educators, and community builders — united by a relentless commitment to equity, excellence, and results that last across California and the nation.

Alma V. Marquez
Alma V. Marquez
Founder & CEO

Urban planner, entrepreneur, and community strategist with 25+ years of impact. Education systems leader and former 6–12 district administrator and External Affairs VP. Co-founder of La Comadre. Redefining how institutions connect with diverse communities.

Cindy Borbon
Cindy Borbon
Chief of Operations · La Comadre Co-Founder

Operations leader ensuring every program is delivered with excellence, accountability, and community at the center of every engagement. Co-founder of La Comadre, the bilingual Latina media network reaching communities across California and the nation.

Leticia Chavez
Leticia Chavez
VP, Strategic Partnerships

Building and nurturing the relationships that open doors — connecting Del Sol clients to the partners and networks that accelerate impact across sectors.

Miquitzli Herrera
Miquitzli Herrera
Project Manager

Driving program excellence and keeping every Del Sol initiative on track — with precision, care, and deep commitment to community outcomes.

Mariah Diaz
Mariah Diaz
Creative Manager

Bringing Del Sol's brand and storytelling to life through bold creative vision, compelling design, and content that resonates with diverse communities.

Angelina Saenz
Angelina Saenz
Senior Education Strategist

Shaping education strategies that strengthen schools, deepen family engagement, and drive measurable outcomes for students across California and the nation.

Norma Diaz
Norma Diaz
Director of Promotora Team

Leading Del Sol Group's powerful Promotora network — building and deploying the trusted community messengers who reach the hardest-to-reach families, businesses, and communities across California.

Get In Touch

Let's
Talk.

Every great partnership starts with a conversation. Tell us about your organization, your goals, and what you're working toward. We'll take it from there.

No pitch — just a real conversation
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Response within 48 hours
DBE · SBE · MBE · LSBE · WBE certified
Address115 East Pomona Blvd, Suite B
Monterey Park, CA 91755
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Serving Organizations Across California & the Nation

Community Engagement Strategic Communications DBE Certified Firm Bilingual Outreach Nonprofit Capacity Building Parent Engagement Programs Workforce Development SBE MBE Certified Latina-Led Business Small Business Development RFP Response Support Los Angeles California & Nationwide Community Outreach Consultant Promotora Network Crisis Communications Public Agency Outreach Education Equity Systems-Impacted Families Reentry Program Support Foster Care Family Engagement LCAP Community Engagement Community Schools CCSPP California Department of Education CDE ELOP Expanded Learning ASES After School Programs Professional Development School Staff Student Recruitment Retention Community Schools Implementation Family Engagement Trainer Immigration Family Support LAUSD Vendor Metro DBE Subcontractor Prime Contractor California DBE Subcontractor Los Angeles Teaming Agreement Partner Port of Long Beach DBE CPUC Certified Vendor MWD Community Outreach LACCD Certified '28 Olympics DBE Contractor FIFA World Cup 2026 Outreach Super Bowl Community Engagement Olympic Games Subcontractor Major Events Procurement Los Angeles Government Contract Compliance RFP Community Outreach