Paving Collaborative

Opportunities in the Federal Government

In Mike's current role as an intern at the Bureau of Reclamation, he is deeply involved in the Binational Program, a collaborative effort between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Catalyzing Change Through the

Integration of Cultural Heritage

Andrés Pérez Cintrón, a passionate environmental advocate from Puerto Rico, has a unique view about the integration of cultural knowledge in the field of natural resources.

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Fostering Opportunities

for Students of Color

Yashira, a passionate advocate for conservation and community empowerment, has devoted her career to bridging gaps and creating opportunities for young leaders of color.

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Empowering Latino Leaders

In Conservation at COP28

While Vanessa Muñoz has had many great moments in her role as Hispanic Access Foundation’s Conservation Program Manager, one of the most recent achievements for her and the team has been their participation at COP28 as they release a new report.

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Empowering Communities

Through Collaborative Leadership

One of Valery’s proudest achievements during her MANO internship was her work on a cultural framework and series of trainings aimed at educating the agency about increasing indigenous collaboration and engagement.

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Establishing Access

Hispanic Access Foundation helps Latinos throughout the nation access opportunities that help improve their lives, communities and the nation as a whole.

Developing Leaders

Through trainings, events, information and support, Hispanic Access helps leaders strengthen their capabilities and position them to have a lasting impact on their communities.

Elevating Voices

Whether connecting Latinos with decision makers or media, ensuring their voices are heard is critical to creating change, guaranteeing equity and preserving cultural heritage.

Underrepresented Areas

While there are many areas where the Latino perspective is underrepresented, Hispanic Access promotes equity and responsibility in various aspects of their lives.

News Releases 06 September 2024
Hispanic Access Celebrates Final Environmental Document Issued Ahead of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Designation
On September 6, the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) entered its final phase when…
News Releases 04 September 2024
Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project Launches Career Pathways Grants Program with Parks California
Hispanic Access Foundation is honored to announce its partnership with Parks California for the Career Pathways program. Together,…
News Coverage 03 September 2024
PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: MS Latinos call for cleaner environment along Mississippi River
The latest survey of Latino voters in Mississippi and nine other states reveals overwhelming support for environmental initiatives,…

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MANO Project
The core purpose for the MANO Project (My Access to Network Opportunities) is to connect, build and develop…
Conservation
Hispanic Access Foundation’s conservation program seeks to elevate diverse Latino voices and leaders to support Latino communities to…
Hispanic Leadership Network
The Hispanic Leadership Network is a five-year program funded by the Lilly Endowment to develop a mentoring and…

Blog 11 September 2024
Learning, Teaching, and Growing in Almont, Colorado: The Taylor Challenge Experience
Spending four days in the remote mountains of Almont, Colorado, teaching middle schoolers how to fish during the…
Blog 07 September 2024
Finding Connection Through Bats & Butterflies
This month, I have started working on my first outreach project! I have been curating outreach materials for…
Blog 06 September 2024
Honoring History
One of the most important things I’ve come to recognize during my fellowship is the unique character of…