Inspiring Young Latina

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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Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Amy Davila

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Amy Davila

By Jill Pankow | 02/20/2012 - 10:02 | 0 Comments

Twenty-year-old Amy Davila has her eye on the prize. She consistently uses her rampant creativity to better herself and prop open the door for opportunity to come rushing her way. Her drive to continue to push herself toward greater things has encouraged others to pursue their dreams and is the reason we have chosen her to be our inspiring young Latina this...

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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...

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Our January Inspiring Latinas

Our 4 Inspiring Young Latinas of the Month!

By Latina Staff | 01/31/2012 - 15:29 | 0 Comments

We previously reported on the inspirational story of Mercedes Ramirez Johnson, who survived a tragic plane crash in 1995. Johnson lost her parents in the accident and suffered severe injuries. Despite all of the challenges she faced, the...

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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...

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Inspiring Latina: Ariana Torres

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: NBA Cheerleader

By Adriana Rivera | 01/23/2012 - 11:02 | 0 Comments

This week’s featured Inspiring Young Latina of the Week is named Ariana, a Latina who proves that working hard really can pay off. Through studying and working simultaneously, this 23 year-old native of Mexico became the only full Latina on the NBA Los Angeles Clippers Spirit dance team, and she’s...

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