The Croatians of New York & Los Angeles 

Mission Statement

Promoting unity, education, and culture amongst young professional Croatians and their colleagues. Bringing together the future of Croatian-Americans from Coast to Coast.

A Not-for-Profit Organization

The CNYLA believes in helping and supporting our community, not our pockets.  All donations made to the CNYLA are applied to related expenses for the events that we organize. All Board Members and Representatives work on a volunteer basis and wholly donate their time to our organization without pay. 

We are currently in the process of 501(c)(3) tax exempt status and are still awaiting  for official word from the Internal Revenue Service.

Diane Kolanović
Founder
President
diane@cnyla.com 
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Linda Špadina
Events Director
linda@cnyla.com

Ivana Mašić
Education & Arts Director
ivana@cnyla.com  

Danny Dabo
Board Member
San Pedro & Los Angeles
danny@cnyla.com

Jenny Švorinić
Board Member
Events Committee
jenny@cnyla.com

Manda Krpan Mesić
Board Member
Public Relations Director
manda@cnyla.com

City Reps 

Ante Mlinarević
California - Orange County & Los Angeles
ante@cnyla.com
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Dan Gostović
Florida - Gainesville & surrounding areas
gosto@cnyla.com
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Marija Krpan Kuren
Pennslyvania - Steelton
marija@cnyla.com

Advisors

*If you are interested on sitting on the board or becoming a representative to your city, please contact Diane Kolanovic.