25 June 2025
Called to Protect: How One Pastor Connects Faith, Community, and Nature
Pastor Gustavo Garza’s journey as a conservation leader began with a simple yet powerful truth–he saw his community reflected in a movement for the first time. Through his involvement with Hispanic Access Foundation, he found…
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18 June 2025
From Passion to Action: How This Toolkit Helped Zlatka Rebolledo Sánchez Connect with Her Community and the Ocean
What started as a collaboration turned into a powerful journey of learning and connection. As Rebolledo Sánchez first joined the Hispanic Access Foundation’s ocean conservation project to create Nuestro Mar, Nuestro Futuro: A Sustainable Seafood…
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15 May 2025
Empowered to Lead: How Hispanic Access Helped Anais Martinez Amplify Her Impact in STEM
“I now feel more equipped than ever to mentor and guide youth, especially those who, like me, come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in STEM,” says Anais Martinez, an educator whose leadership and confidence have…
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31 March 2025
Rooted in Legacy: Honoring César Chávez and the Voices of Farmworkers
In a small, predominantly Latino town in California’s Central Valley, Antonio grew up surrounded by agricultural fields, Spanish-speaking neighbors, and a deep connection to the land. This sense of community and belonging, shaped by frequent…
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19 March 2025
Pastor Alvaro Gamez: A Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Advocacy
Pastor Alvaro Gamez, born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, immigrated to the U.S. at just five years old. By twelve, he felt a deep calling to ministry, and at twenty-two, he recommitted to a life of…
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29 January 2025
Martina Potlach: A Storyteller, Scientist, and Designer at the Forefront of Coastal Resilience
Martina Potlach’s journey is one of boundless curiosity and a profound connection to the natural world. As a storyteller, scientist, and designer, she works at the intersection of these fields to illuminate the critical relationship…
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