True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful. – Paul Sweeney
Congratulations to the following Comadres on their accomplishments!
Julia Alcantara (TX) – is celebrating producing her 13th Flamenco Festival in Dallas / Fort Worth.
Amina Susi Ali (NY) – is pleased to announce that her short fiction piece, Afternoon Party, was published in Random Sample Review Issue 9. Read more about it here: https://randomsamplereview.
Andrea Arroyo (NY) – is happy to share that her large-scale art exhibition, "Goddesses at the Palace," had a successful run at the historic United Palace in New York City. The exhibition was the culmination of the first year of her fellowship with the Artist Employment Program of Creatives Rebuild New York.
Jackie Astacio (NY) -- started a new job with Queens Community House as a contract management assistant on Sept 19.
Eva Bonilla (TX) – was recognized as one of the Latino/Hispanic Top 50 Leaders in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 50th Gala Celebration on September 16.
Susana Carbajal (TX) – was appointed City of Austin's Chief of Staff under Interim City Manager Jesus Garza.
Norma Elia Cantú (TX) – has a new book, CHICANA PORTRAITS: Critical Biographies of Twelve Chicana Writers. Read more about it here: https://uapress.arizona.edu/
Dori Contreras (TX) – On September 22nd, the University of Houston Law Center unveiled its Hispanic Heritage Wall of Honor displaying photos of 28 "pioneer" alumni who have "achieved significant accomplishments." Dori is honored to be one of the 28.
Sara Alicia Costa (TX) – celebrates the third Anniversary of Ocurrente Design. Opened in September 2020 to our inaugural work with Iglesia Pentecostal, Ocurrente continues to provide Architectural services to our central Texas neighbors. We specialize in Residential Design and small Commercial projects. We are excited to announce our future expansion to San Diego, CA. Look for us there in 2025!!
Annette Cruz-Padilla (CA) – is a Certified Abundance Coach through the School of Abundance (August 26, 2023); President of the Darina Parlor 114 (San Francisco, 2022 to Present) Organization: the Native Daughters of the Golden West, a California native born philanthropy organization, which promotes California history, significance of Californians, Veteran's, pioneers, Children's Foundation projects, restorative planting of Redwoods, Admissions Day, light houses & California Missions projects, etc. Building strong California leaders!!!! Her book launch begins soon. She is also a Social Influencer for Secret Knock from 2022 to present. Si Se Puede.
Maricruz Flores (TN) – is celebrating that her daughter Irene Marie Niculae (33), got her diploma as an Attorney Assistant this week!! So proud of her hard work. Now she is going to continue her professional formation at MTSU: a computer Science program for four more years!!
Estela González (VT) – is happy to announce that her novel ARRIBADA is the recipient of an International Latino Book Award!
Liz González (CA) – won a 2023 California Arts Council established Individual Artist Fellowship in September 2023.
Lila Guzman (TX) – is pleased to announce that her short story, "The Angel and the Baby Mobile," debuted on September 25, 2023, in CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: ANGELS AND THE MIRACULOUS. It joins two other stories that Lila has published this year for Chicken Soup for the Soul. Lila also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the publication of LORENZO'S REVOLUTIONARY QUEST (Arte Publico Press). The young adult novel tells the story of the first cattle drive in U.S. history from the missions in San Antonio to Louisiana during the Revolutionary War.
Dr. Natalie Hendrix (TX) -- On Sept. 5, 2023, Dr. Natalie Hendrix was promoted to the position of Early Childhood Program Administrator within the Office of Children Services Division for Travis County Health & Human Services. In this position Natalie will provide support and promote the success of the Healthy Families program, managers, and staff who provide early childhood services to the community. She will also take on a collaborative leadership role within the Division; and will actively participate in Early Childhood community initiatives.
Karina H. Martinez (TX) – is happy to report that she got accepted as a designer to participate in the Austin Fashion Week in November 10-12 at The Domain.
Jacqueline Quinoňes (NY) – is proud to have helped to launch kick off activities for the SALUD employee resource group Latino Heritage Month at the NYC dept of health.
Enid Lagares Rodriguez (NY) – celebrated her retirement after teaching children for 20+ years, and she’s still teaching ELLs two days a week.
Anna Yvonne Rodriguez (VA) – celebrated her two-year anniversary with Egality Sciences. She started this company to help Latine communities have access to clinical research as an option of care. Reach out if you know communities that need/want access: www.egalitysciences.com
Rachel C. Ybarra (TX) – is happy to report that she was appointed to The University of Texas McCombs School of Business Dean's Advisory Council. Advisory members provide counsel to the dean, faculty, and staff on strategy and issues affecting the future of the school, curricula, programs, and external affairs. They also engage in and support the fundraising efforts of the school. Advisory members consist of individuals whose stature and accomplishments in the business world bring credibility to the school. The University of Texas McCombs School of Business is a world-class business school. All 12 of their undergraduate specialties rank in the top 10 nationally and is home to the country's No. 1 accounting program.
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