About WHLEA
Who We Are
WHLEA is a professional nonprofit organization comprised of active and retired Hispanic law enforcement personnel in Westchester County, New York. We work to foster unity, cultural pride, and leadership among our members, while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.
What We Do
- Advocate for fair representation and advancement
- Support professional development and training
- Mentor new officers and future leaders
- Organize community engagement and youth programs
Meet Our Team
Executive Board
President Vee Martinez
Detective, Cold Case Unit, City of Yonkers Police Department
1st Vice President Guilda Tavarez
Supervisor, Gang/Gun Unit, Westchester County Probation Department
2nd Vice President Herick Vasquez
(ret.) Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
Sergeant at Arms Antonio Gonzales
Lieutenant, Auxiliary Officer – City of Yonkers Police Department
Secretary Ellen Martinez
Police Officer, Village of Ossining Police Department
Treasurer- Vacant
Membership Coordinator- Vacant
Past President Hector Cartagena
(ret.) Detective Sergeant, City of Yonkers Police Department
Board of Directors
Trustee Marisol Mancebo
Trustee Marc A. Mirabella
Trustee Dennis Ortiz
Auxiliary Officer, City of Yonkers Police Department
Police Chaplain
Rev. Fr. John Kelmy Pax
Representative Mike Fox, Westchester County Police Department
Representative Jorge Monge, Mount Vernon Police Department
