Congratulations to the following Comadres on their accomplishments!
Crescencia Alvarado (TX) – This 28 of August was the
beginning of an Advocacy National Day to recognize and advance the profession
of a Community Health Worker CHW’s something that I was part of this movement
since 1997 and work to organize and advocate for the certification of our CHW’s
so that Texas become the first state in the nation to recognize by providing
the certification for the CHW’s or Promotoras de Salud. Now as a Nacional
movement NACHW.
Nohra Bernal (CT) – She received an Honorary Mention at the International Latino Book Awards
for ALMA SEMILLA, a children's picture book about resilience, immigration,
friendship, girl empowerment, and reforestation.
Norma E. Cantu (TX) – Published a new book, CHICANA
PORTRAITS: CRITICAL BIOGRAPHIES OF TWELVE CHICANA WRITERS.
Gloria Chin (NY) – She was Deputy communications director to Mayor Eric Adams and has
recently started as Chief of Staff at the NYC Department of Youth and Community
Development.
Jeannie Diaz (NY) – Completed her Yin Yoga training and was awarded her
certification in August.
Nylda Dieppa (FL) – She is proud to
share that the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County has selected her
book, ALBORADA (DAWN), A
CROSS-CULTURAL MEMOIR IN POETRY, for the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month
Book Exhibit! The Art Exhibit at the Orange County Administration Center, 201
S. Rosalind Ave., 5th Floor, Orlando, FL 32801 will run from October 2 through
October 31 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you are in the Orlando area, make sure
to check the exhibit out.
Dr. Charley Ferrer (FL) – Her play, Breast Cancer Diaries, is being performed live
on stage at Stage West Playhouse. I originally wrote the play in 2019 and it
was performed in NYC to sold out crowds. The play is now being performed in
Spring Hill Florida. On August 13, we finished casting the play and began
rehearsals on August 15. Breast Cancer Diaries will be
performed live on October 7 & 8. On top of that great news, a
representative from Susan G. Komen requested I submit the play for a
performance in Wisconsin they'd like to do. I'm so thrilled. About the play:
Breast Cancer Diaries is a compilation of stories about women and men diagnosed
with breast cancer, sharing a little bit of drama and a whole lot of comedy and
inspiration giving voice to the thoughts, dreams, struggles, and triumphs faced
by both women and men diagnosed with breast cancer.
Abigail Golden-Vazquez (NY) – She was added to the Executive
Committee of the Board for the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training,
which holds the foremost collection of diplomatic oral histories, and had the
opportunity to interview the honorable Julianne Smith, US Ambassador to NATO,
on NATO meeting this historic in the wake of the war in Ukraine. Abigail also
joined the board of her Quaker High School, Oakwood. She is honored to have the
opportunity to give back to an organization that has given her so much.
Estela González (VT) – Her novel ARRIBADA (Cynren Press, 2022) won the 2023 Triangle
Publishing award for debut novel! The paperback version is now available at
Cynren Press and on Amazon.
Lila Guzman (TX) – This year marks the 20th anniversary of LORENZO'S REVOLUTIONARY QUEST, a young
adult novel about the first cattle drive in U.S. History. In 1777,
Longhorns left San Antonio to feed General Galvez's troops in Louisiana. The
Lorenzo series (Arte Publico Press) tells the story of the Spanish in the
American Revolution.
Patricia Livas (TX) – Was accepted into the DBA ( Doctorate of Business
Administration) Program at the University of the Incarnate Word beginning this
Fall.
Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz & Ashley Alaniz-Moyer (TX) – Comadres Fabiana
and Ashley launched a new public relations agency, Refuerzo Collaborative, on
August 15, 2023! Refuerzo (reh-fwehr-soh), which means reinforcement in
Spanish, is a Latina-owned communications agency creating holistic,
multicultural, and dynamic strategies so clients can find their truth, increase
their impact, and sustain brand growth. We deeply believe that marketing and
communications are essential for business, reinforcing the work many leaders
and their organizations do through storytelling.
Gina Nunez-Mchiri (CA) – On August 4th, Gina completed her first year as Dean at
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley. She is the first Chicana/Latina
dean in the University's 125 years history.
Margarita Perez (CA) – She was promoted to the Job Development Unit with Los
Angeles County Department of Public Social Services.
Mireya Perez (NY) – Three of her poems were accepted for publication in Voices, journal of Lp2
GC-CUNY program for their Fall issue.
Mirta Rinaldi (NY) – Mirta has been excited about a recent book collaboration with the
League of Kitchens. Published next year, this will be a compilation showcasing
Mirta's recipes, along with 13 other LOK talented, immigrant chefs. Mirta also
has been steadily hosting Mate Ceremonies & breaking bread & barriers
with new friends from across the boroughs & globe. She encourages you to
check out a workshop in the months ahead. Check IG @Mendulcina for updates!
Enid Rodriguez (NY) – After 24-years , Enid retired but is still
working in Early Childhood 2 days per week!
Darlene Tenes (CA) – Her Farmworker Caravan held its first Campesinas en Paz Retreat for
female farmworkers on Sunday, July 30th at the Saint Francis Retreat Center in
San Juan Bautista.
Theresa Varela (NY) – She is proud to announce that she started a weekly
astrology podcast with a peer astrologer, Shayla M. Rose, another Latina! It is
called Sabor Astrology with T and Shay. It can be seen on Youtube and Spotify!
Come listen, like, share, and subscribe! https://youtu.be/1pOvXnUy0R8?si=h0azWWv12ZxG2nRa
Elise Wiarco (NV) – Celebrated her 5-Year Work Anniversary with Southwest
Gas on August 20th.
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