Inspiring Young Latina of the Week

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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...

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...

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...

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Caitlin McGinnis

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Caitlin McGinnis

By Jill Pankow | 02/13/2012 - 13:40 | 0 Comments

At the tender age of 14, Caitlin McGinnis already understands the importance of loving others, and she is putting that belief into action. McGinnis is representing her community and giving the greatest gift that one can give - her time. This is why we’re proud to honor Caitlin as this week’s Inspiring Young Latina!
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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Monika Langarica

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Monika Langarica

By Jill Pankow | 02/06/2012 - 15:22 | 0 Comments

This week we’re pleased to introduce you to Monika Langarica who has fought adversity and substandard conditions to not only become the first in her family to go away to school, but to also leave a positive, lasting impact on her community in the wake of her success. We were made aware of Monika’s story through an email from her stepmother, Martha...

Inspiring Latina: Samantha Garvey

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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Samantha Garvey

By Sugey Palomares | 01/30/2012 - 13:27 | 0 Comments

This week’s featured Inspiring Young Latina of the Week is named Samantha Garvey. The Salvadoran-American teenager has inspired her community and our nation with her determination to succeed against all odds. In December, the New York student and her family were evicted from their home and forced to live in a homeless...

Inspirational Young Latina of the Week: Patricia Ramirez

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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Patricia Ramirez

By Amaris Castillo | 01/16/2012 - 12:55 | 0 Comments

Last week, we kicked off "Inspiring Young Latina of the Week," a unique weekly column where we will be profiling young Latinas who are making a difference in America. We asked Latina’s readers on Facebook to send in their...