Our 4 Inspiring Young Latinas of the Month!

Ariana is 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 proud of it! While studying as a scholarship student at UC Berkeley, this Tijuana, Mexico native worked full time and cheered professionally for the San Francisco Forty-Niners. Her drive doesn’t stop there. Ariana also works at a Latino non-profit in Los Angeles. Her diversified interests make Ariana's story so unique. She told Latina.com via e-mail, “I am proud of being full Mexican, love to step out of the norm, and encourage other Latinos to follow their dreams.” Keep reading!