Inspiring Latinas

Marcela Capetillo

Inspiring Latina of The Week: Marcela Capetillo

By Sugey Palomares | 05/22/2012 - 13:08 | 0 Comments

 

Marcela Capetillo emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico City just two years ago and has already made a name for herself as an entrepreneur in Texas. The former lawyer is dedicated to her new Tasti D-Lite business as much as her family. Capetillo also gives back to her community and advocates for children with special needs. Her...

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Luma Marcaccio

Inspiring Latina of the Week: Luma Marcaccio

By Sugey Palomares | 05/16/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Luma Marcaccio is dedicated to helping the elderly community and has her abuela to thank for the inspiration. The Venezuelan civil engineer turned businesswoman, launched ComForcare, a private-duty, non-medical home care for senior citizens (and others in need of assistance), in the Boston area last November. Her desire to help...

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Writer Zoraida Cordova
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Inspiring Young Latina: Zoraida Córdova

By Sugey Palomares | 05/09/2012 - 11:18 | 0 Comments

Zoraida Córdova is the author of the fantasy fiction young adult book series, The Vicious Deep. The Ecuadorian writer takes readers on a journey into a mystical world, where a lifeguard-turned-merman is fighting for his life and searching for his true self. Córdova’s love...

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Yeidy Angelucci

Inspiring Young Latina: Yeidy Angelucci

By Sugey Palomares | 04/16/2012 - 13:22 | 0 Comments

Real estate agent and entrepreneur, Yeidy Angelucci, is a force to be reckoned with. The Puerto Rican mother and business owner jumpstarted her own Rapid Realty franchise in Brooklyn, NY last year, and is celebrating continued success and it's no wonder why. The 31-year-old is one of the best closing agents in the history of the company - with a record of...

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Fuse VJ Dee Vasquez

Inspiring Young Latina: Dee Vazquez Empowers Women on The Move

By Sugey Palomares | 03/27/2012 - 16:42 | 0 Comments

Puerto Rican and Dominican host, Dee Vazquez dominates the airwaves. The 28-year-old host can be seen on FUSE's The Chronicles, or heard on HOT 97 and Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. She is not only a TV and radio personality, she is a producer, journalist and, above all, a humanitarian. Along with co-founder, Amber Ravenel...

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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Kathy Rodriguez

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Kathy Rodriguez

By Jill Pankow | 03/12/2012 - 11:35 | 0 Comments

Columbia University researcher Kathy Rodriguez is helping families of young people diagnosed with cancer cope during their time of stress and uncertainty. This University of Florida graduate is using her interest in medicine, knowledge of language and passion for people to better her community. In the future she hopes to attend medical...

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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Joleen Rivera

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Joleen Rivera

By Jill Pankow | 03/05/2012 - 11:49 | 0 Comments

University of Wisconsin law student Joleen Rivera has already put her vast knowledge and infinite passion to good use by aiding the U.S. Latino population. When she completes her degree this year, she plans on leaving a long-lasting legacy for her community. The Puerto Rican academic is dedicated to challenging existing laws that hinder the...

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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Silvia Moya

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Jersey City High School Teacher Silvia Moya

By Jill Pankow | 02/27/2012 - 12:20 | 0 Comments

High School social studies teacher Silvia Moya inspires dozens of students every day. Teaching is not only this Ecuadorean’s dream, but her passion! It is through her own dedication that she is able to motivate other young people to reach beyond what they ever thought possible to accomplish goals they never knew they had. It is because of Silvia’s hard...

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