
inspiring latina
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: 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...
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...
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: 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...
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: 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...
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!
...- College Going Culture: Latinos pass whites in college enrollment…but do they stay?
- New sun damage prevention campaigns target Latino children
- Join us for the Home Depot Fútbol Twitter Party #HomeDepotFutbol
- The Curious Case of the IRS v. Tio Taco
- LinkedIn, what did you expect? Does technology replace ‘Palancas’?

















Receive Latina.com Updates Instantly!