14 June 2023
Mireya Bejarano: A Latina Making her way in Wildlife Conservation
Mireya Bejarano always knew she wanted to work in wildlife conservation. Born and raised in Los Angeles to two Mexican immigrants, she always felt inspired by her upbringing and the influential figures that pushed her…
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09 June 2023
PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: Initiative Encourages Latinos to Pursue Land-Management Careers
An initiative by the Hispanic Access Foundation aims to bridge the gap between land-management agencies and access to employment for Latinos and people of color.
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09 June 2023
May 2023: The Month of Finding the Balance Between Education and Interpretation
In the month of May I was able to solidify my two main projects that I want to focus on for the completion of my internship. I have been struggling with being a part of…
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08 June 2023
Hispanic Access Foundation Celebrates 117th Anniversary of the Antiquities Act
Today marks the 117th anniversary of the Antiquities Act, an instrumental law that has protected and included the history and contributions of Latino and other diverse communities in our public lands and historical sites. In…
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08 June 2023
Hispanic Access Foundation’s Olas y Accion Members Host Fly-In for World Oceans Week
From June 6 to June 8, members of Hispanic Access Foundation’s Olas y Accion (OyA) Ocean Advisory Council traveled to Washington, D.C. for World Oceans Week to meet with congressional members and participate in activities…
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08 June 2023
Reaching out to the Communities
Over the last few months of my internship, I was able to connect with local community organizations that uplift Latino voices and the area itself is predominantly Hispanic. It also makes it even more special…
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