24 August 2022
Clara Hernandez: Making Experiences into Opportunities of Growth
Clara Hernandez was born and raised in Yonkers, New York. Clara’s passion for helping others led her to find opportunities in social work. Most recently, she began managing cases related to the resettlement of refugees…
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17 August 2022
Brenda Gallegos: Making the Outdoors a Career as a Latina Conservationist
El Paso, Texas is commonly referred to as the Sun City and sits right next to Ciudad Juarez. The Franklin Mountains, a beautiful backdrop to the two cities, is full of life and culture. Due…
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10 August 2022
Juan Rosas: Husband, Father, Pastor, Conservationist
Juan Rosas’ many titles include being a: father, husband, pastor and conservationist. He takes pride in being a servant to his community and family. However, this didn’t happen overnight.
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03 August 2022
Mar Muñoz-Visoso: Supporting Latinos Through Faith and Leadership
“Latinos contribute to this country in so many different ways, but they often go unrecognized due to the lack of access they have to information, education and opportunities,” said Muñoz-Visoso. “We have a great community…
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27 July 2022
JESSICA GODINEZ: Rekindling The Latino Community’s Connection With Nature
Jessica Godinez grew up in Richmond, Virginia where afternoons in her mother’s garden became some of her most beloved memories. Her mother encouraged her family to spend time outside, and nature became home for Godinez…
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20 July 2022
Gabriel Van Praag: An Advocate for Climate and Environmental Justice
Gabriel Van Praag grew up in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world— Caracas, Venezuela. Its geographical location neighboring the Caribbean Sea, and the North Atlantic Ocean, supports Venezuela’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems;…
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