Inspiring Young Latina

Patricia Garcia

Inspiring Young Latina: Patricia Garcia

By Sugey Palomares | 10/02/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Patricia Garcia, 25, has the soul of a survivor. The Mexican newlywed from California was diagnosed with a rare type of tumor that is effecting her lungs and heart. She is currently treating her three-malignant thymoma at the USC Hospital in Los Angeles. As treatment expenses continue to mount, her family launched a...

Zayda Rivera

Inspiring Young Latina: Zayda Rivera

By Sugey Palomares | 09/19/2012 - 15:06 | 0 Comments

Zayda Rivera, 35, applies her strength, determination, and positive spirit to every task at hand. As the director of multicultural communications strategy for the Hispanic Practice at Lagrant Communications, the Puerto Rican professional (and...

Inspiring Latina: Jessica

Inspiring Young Latina: Jessica Priego

By Sugey Palomares | 09/11/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Jessica Priego, 38, runs a tight game as the Director of Advertising for the Chicago White Sox. The Mexican American professional, and lover of the arts, also serves on the board of the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) and the International Latino Cultural Center (ILCC). Find out her wise words about how to achieve your dreams and make...

Astrid Sarmiento

Inspiring Young Latina: Astrid Sarmiento

By Sugey Palomares | 09/05/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Colombian and Honduran-American, Astrid Sarmiento, 23, loves putting her art design knowledge to good use. The Queens native is working towards her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Web Design from The New York City College of Technology and interning at the start-up company,...

Martha Debayle

Inspiring Young Latina: Martha Debayle

By Sugey Palomares | 08/28/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

After noticing a lack of coverage geared toward Latina moms, Martha Debayle began building her own niche multimedia franchise, BBMundo, back in 2000. Now she is one of the most influential Latinas in Latin America and was recently named the spokesperson for the L’Oréal Paris Excellence Crème Pro-Keratine Hair Color Collection.

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Dineen Laurel Lopez

Inspiring Young Latina: Dineen Laurel Lopez

By Samantha Leal | 08/07/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Dineen Laurel Lopez, 20, who goes by Dineen Laurel, is a New York City native who produces her own music and is already working on her second album. We got the scoop from the student-songstress on balancing her studies, the inspiration for her music, and her dream collaboration (hint: he brought sexy back).

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Alyssa Vera Ramos

Inspiring Young Latina: Alyssa Vera Ramos

By Sugey Palomares | 06/26/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Alyssa Vera Ramos is the inspiring Latina of the week for her strong passion for theater and teaching. The Chicago native and Northwestern University graduate is a facilitator for the non-profit organization, For Youth Inquiry, a performing health collective, which helps inspire and educate inner-city teens. We...

Lydia Villa Komaroff, Molecular Biologist, Dove Movement for Self-Esteem

Inspiring Latina: Lydia Villa-Komaroff

By Sugey Palomares | 06/19/2012 - 15:41 | 0 Comments

Molecular biologist, Lydia Villa-Komaroff is this week’s inspiring Latina for her strong dedication to the Dove Movement for Self-Esteem campaign, which empowers women to be confident and let their inner beauty shine. The Mexican American scientist began her...