23 August 2023
Héctor Varela: Leading the Way for Coastal Conservation in Puerto Rico
Héctor Varela grew up in a rural community in Isabela, Puerto Rico. Closer to the mountains than the ocean, he always felt an innate connection to the water. As he recounts each one of his…
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16 August 2023
Sonia Navarro: Empowering Latinos through Financial Literacy
Sonia Navarro has devoted her career to community development engagement for more than two decades. She describes her commitment as “a testament to my dedication, as the daughter of Mexican immigrants.” Originally from Los Angeles,…
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09 August 2023
Jo Ann Santana López: Making Information Equally Accessible
Jo Ann Santana López believes that helping people through language, information, and technological competencies can guarantee equal access to information. This becomes relevant when talking about regulations and policies that affect bilingual communities. The way…
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02 August 2023
Margarita Reyes: Redefining Tradition Through Community Impact
Women have always played a crucial role in the religious sector. However, throughout history, leadership positions have almost exclusively been reserved for men, limiting the documentation of the efforts carried on by women. In this…
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26 July 2023
Darian Cruz-Lugo: Unveiling a Passion for Design to Uplift Latino-Focused Efforts
Darian Cruz-Lugo always dreamt of combining her passion for writing and illustration in the workplace. Growing up surrounded by oral stories in an artistic household made her want to pursue a degree in journalism. Although…
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19 July 2023
Breanna González: Making the Outdoors Equitable in Access for Latinos
Breanna González is an environmental policy coordinator based out of Denver, Colorado. Originally from Los Angeles, California, she has been working in environmental and conservation policy for over a year. Although she now works as…
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