Samantha Garvey

Meet Our 40 Inspiring Latinas of 2012!

Meet Our 39 Inspiring Latinas of 2012!

By Amaris Castillo | 12/31/2012 - 02:36 | 0 Comments

This year, our minds and hearts have been widened and re-shaped thanks to our Inspiring Latinas column. Since we launched the weekly column in early January, we've told the stories of strong, everyday Latina women who wake up every morning to follow their ambitions...

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...

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...