ABOUT LNPIC The Latino Network Professional Interest Committee (LNPIC) of the American Association of Museums (AAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new slate of leaders for the year 2007 - 2009. The LNPIC, established in 1995, is a national network of museum professionals dedicated to fostering a greater understanding and exchange of cross- cultural dialogue on issues pertinent to Latinos and Latino art and cultures in the United States and throughout the Western Hemisphere. One of the primary issues of interest to the group is the effect that the changing demographics and the increased population of Latinos in the United States has upon the interpretation of Latino cultures within museums. Another relevant issue is how museums serve their communities and build on-going and symbiotic relationships with them. The new LNPIC leadership's goals are to promote, encourage, and support the dialogue between museums and their local Latino communities, to disseminate information to all the group's members, and to provide networking resources for building mentorships. This year, LNPIC is committed to expanding the network and providing opportunities to a range of professionals to take on leadership roles across the country through increased outreach to Latino museum professionals, this website, continued distribution of a LNPIC newsletter, and a membership drive. The LNPIC specifically provides a forum for the representation of Latino museum professionals and others at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Association of Museums. LNPIC collaborates with the AAM Diversity Coalition to proudly sponsor a series of sessions, workshops, and events highlighting a range of topics and themes of growing interest for professionals in the field. The American Association of Museums, headquartered in Washington D.C., is the national service association representing the American museum community. AAM provides identification and dissemination of standards and best practices, direct services, leadership on museum issues, and representation in the area of government and public affairs. Since its founding in 1906, AAM has grown to more than 16,400 members, including more than 11,400 museum professionals and trustees, 3,000 museums, and 1,900 corporate members.