Join us in celebrating our Comadres Accomplishments,
Community Service and Book News.
We are proud our Comadres are Leading the Way!
NOTE: This list is for promotional purposes
only and not intended as an endorsement of any kind.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Aliana Apodaca (El Paso, TX) – was
named a Women of El Paso and inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame by the El
Paso Commission for Women.
Maritere Bellas (Los Angeles, CA) -- will
be presenting at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Austin, April 16-18, 2026. The all-Latina
panel will be addressing Culture Driven Growth-How Storytelling Fuels
Competitive Advantage.
Marcela Evans (Plano, Texas) -- started
as Managing Attorney with Texas Immigration Law Council on January 20, 2026.
Glenda Galvan Garcia (Garden Grove, CA) – was
honored by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast as a "Woman
of Greatness Honoree" for her volunteer efforts over 10+ years. Glenda’s
cooking classes and private chef dinners have supported life-changing programs
and mentorship.
Lila Guzman (Round Rock, TX) -- is proud
of her Community Service. She is a Spanish
translator for the Manna House, First Baptist Church Round Rock Texas on
Wednesday afternoons. And, every year, Lila
serves as a judge for the International Latino Book Award.
Celeste Leon (Truckee, CA) -- obtained her
Level 3 Wine Award from WSET--Wine and Spirit Education Trust, the industry
leader and largest regulatory body for wine and spirits in the world, after
almost three years of study in the Wine Program at Cabrillo College (Aptos CA).
Elizabeth (Lisa) Liang (Los Angeles, CA) – premiered
her second one-woman show, Home[sic]. It's about her relationship with
Guatemala and her grandmother & family there. If my elders were my country,
what does it mean now that they're gone? https://elizabethliang.com/home-sic. Lisa was trained as a Witness for Justice
(immigration court observer) with Acacia Center for Justice.
Alicia Luna (Nevada, TX) -- is proud of her Community
Service. She is a volunteer in the food
pantry at Rockwall Helping Hands and help raised money for children with
cancer. Alicia is a breast cancer survivor, going on her second year.
Nimia Ramos Beauchamp (San Juan, PR) – is
a Volunteer Community Yoga Instructor at Cancha Baja Techo La Experimental Río
Piedras, PR.
Susana Sandoval (Chicago, IL) -- is currently working on her 4th documentary. More
info to follow regarding release/screening.
She is proud to report that she is serving her 8th year as human rights
commissioner, UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Susana trained as a Witness for Justice
(immigration court observer) with Acacia Center for Justice.
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COMADRE AUTHORS
Lila Guzman (Round Rock, TX) – is
proud to report that her young adult time travel novel, Snatchers, is a
runner-up on Reedsy's 2025 Novel Sprint.
Lila wrote Snatchers last November during the Novel Sprint.
Alicia Luna (Nevada, TX) -- Published her first
children's book, What Does Mateo Want to Play?, in September 2025.
It’s a middle grade children’s book.
Antonia Murguia (San Antonio, TX) –
Published a poetry book, Antonia’s Poetic Heart, last year.
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Congratulations to all and Thank You for your service!
