19 March 2025
Pastor Alvaro Gamez: A Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Advocacy
Pastor Alvaro Gamez, born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, immigrated to the U.S. at just five years old. By twelve, he felt a deep calling to ministry, and at twenty-two, he recommitted to a life of…
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29 January 2025
Martina Potlach: A Storyteller, Scientist, and Designer at the Forefront of Coastal Resilience
Martina Potlach’s journey is one of boundless curiosity and a profound connection to the natural world. As a storyteller, scientist, and designer, she works at the intersection of these fields to illuminate the critical relationship…
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28 January 2025
Walking in Faith: Pastor José Guardado's Journey of Leadership, Growth, and Community Impact
Pastor José Guardado’s journey into ministry has been one of growth, resilience, and deepening faith. Although he was raised in a Christian home, he drifted away from the church during his adolescence. Yet, at 21…
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15 January 2025
Bridging Oceans and Communities: Yadira Capaz’s Mission to Protect South Florida’s Ecosystems
Yadira Capaz is a leader in conservation, blending advocacy, community engagement, and environmental restoration to address pressing ecological challenges while amplifying Latino voices. With a focus on fostering inclusion in environmental spaces, Yadira’s work brings…
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20 November 2024
Bridging Cultures and Nature: Tanya's Path to Environmental Law through the MANO Project
Born in Germany to a Mexican mother and a German father, Tanya’s early years were marked by a blend of two distinct worlds. However, her upbringing in San Antonio, Texas, solidified her connection to her…
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26 September 2024
Navigating Conservation: Conservation Opportunity's Mission to Empower the Next Generation
Fabiola Torres Toledo, a biologist and conservationist from Puerto Rico, has always felt a deep connection to nature. Growing up between the coastal town of Hatillo and the mountains of Utuado, her early life was…
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