Inspiring Latina

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...

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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...

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Felicia Alcaraz

Inspiring Latina of the Week: Felicia Alcaraz

By Sugey Palomares | 05/30/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Felicia Alcaraz is a Latina who honors her roots and makes us proud with her dedication to raising funds and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The California native works as a Continuity Director for Clear Channel’s 99.1 KGGI-FM and won the 2012 Inland Empire Woman of the Year for her work...

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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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