Gilberto “Gil” Cintron
Gil Cintron, LMSW, is a New York-based social worker, community advocate, writer, and nonprofit leader dedicated to issues impacting Latino communities, social justice, immigration, recovery, aging, civic engagement, and community empowerment.
He is the Executive Director of Helping Immigrants Thrive, Inc. (HIMT), a nonprofit organization focused on supporting immigrant individuals and families through advocacy, education, technology initiatives, and community-based resources. Through HIMT, he has worked to connect underserved populations to legal referrals, educational opportunities, social services, and emerging technology platforms designed to strengthen vulnerable communities.
Cintron is also the Founder and President of Never Alone Home Care Services, Inc. (NAHCS), an organization developing recovery-informed approaches to aging, long-term care, and community support for older adults, including individuals aging in long-term recovery from substance use disorders.
A Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Cintron has spent years advocating for underserved populations and developing innovative ideas that bridge social work, policy, recovery support, education, and community empowerment. His work frequently focuses on the intersection of Latino identity, social equity, civic participation, and the long-term impact of systemic inequality on marginalized populations.
In addition to his nonprofit leadership, Cintron is the creator of the “Aging in Recovery” initiative and the Aging in Recovery Residential Model (ARRM), a developing framework focused on recovery-informed systems of care for older adults. He is also the founder of Chat for Democracy, Inc., an educational initiative promoting civic engagement, leadership development, and AI literacy among young students.
Through LLEGAMOS, Cintron explores the history, struggles, achievements, and growing influence of Latino communities in the United States. The platform serves as a space for thoughtful analysis, cultural reflection, historical education, and discussion surrounding politics, immigration, identity, education, social justice, and Latino contributions to American society.
His work is grounded in the belief that representation, education, and community empowerment are essential to building a more just and inclusive society.