LaToya S. Bates

LaToya Bates is a social entrepreneur working to empower communities through education and entrepreneurship.

After the birth of her eldest daughter, LaToya opened Lauryn Wynter Entertainment and began planning children's birthday parties. Since that time, LWEC has grown managing corporate and political fundraisers, social events, conferences, and community gatherings. Lauryn Wynter Company's professional event planners are ready to plan and host your next event.

LaToya is the Founding Director of Wounded Wings: Association for the Betterment of Women and Girls. An interfaith organization, Wounded Wings’ mission is to better the lives of women and girls, by providing educational opportunities and support systems needed to create and reach goals for personal success. The organization promotes social justice and aims to help women and girls heal from trauma.

Most organizations offer entrepreneurs office space or technical assistance, but successful businesses need both. LaToya launched the Women Entrepreneur’s Network (WEN) a division of Wounded Wings, to provide women and girls a path to financial empowerment through entrepreneurship. Members have access to a professional workspace, coaching, mentorship, and technical assistance. PETALS journeys with entrepreneurs from the pre-startup phase through a successful launch of their own small business.

LaToya is a candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, running in District 37 because it's time to get back to us. Good jobs, safe schools, quality healthcare, affordable childcare and a thriving economy. All within our reach once we decide enough is enough and put people in office that know how to get things done and put people over corporations and party politics. LaToya Bates is co-chair of the Democratic Party of Dodge County, co-chair of the DPW Disability Caucus and a member of the DPW Administrative Committee.