11 Inspiring Latinas You Should Know! Learn about Latinas who are doing amazing work in their careers.
“When families and schools work together, it can be mutually beneficial.” – Dr. Nancy Huante
Dr. Nancy Huante is the Director of Stockton Schools Initiative, Ethnic Studies professor at Sacramento State University, Chicana, activist, and all around #chignona! I’m proud to have worked along side of her to advocate for education equity in Stockton, California.
In 2017, US Senator Catherine Cortez, became the first Latina to serve in the Senate as well as the first woman elected to represent Nevada.
Founder of Financially Wise Inc., Brittney Castro is helping women gain financial security while living their best life!
2014 Women’s World Boxing Champion, 2006 Women’s World Boxing Champion, Bronze Medalist, 1st U.S. Olympic Team Trials Winner (Flyweight Division), 9- time Consecutive U.S. National Champion, Longest Winning Record in the U.S. (69-2 win/loss)
I simply adore Lupe Vélez, even though it was only a few years ago that I learned of her. She was an actress and singer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. They called her performances, both on and off the screen, wild. She has said that she was just being Lupe. She owned her mistakes and lived courageously until she couldn’t.
Ramona Ortega has provided a way to help us all manage our day-to-day finances through the online tools at My Money, My Future. I signed up recently and found it so helpful!
In 1993, Dr Ochoa became the first Latina female astronaut when she served on the 9-day mission on Discovery Space Shuttle. Since then she served on a total of 4 space missions.
Award-winning author of the first children’s bilingual book of an Air Force pilot and mother Captain Mamá, exceptional motivational speaker, passionate advocate for the Latino community, 2014 White House Champion of Change Woman Veteran Leader, to name only a few of the reasons to highlight Graciela Tiscareño-Sato . I’m motivated by what she has accomplished in her career and inspired by how she gives back to the community.
Linda Garcia, known as Luz Warrior, is passionate about teaching us how to harness our intuitive power. She is an intentional speaker & podcaster of Let There Be Luz. Luz recently shared her guidance for collaboration with the We All Grow Amigas community. In her words, “Co-create with your higher self,” struck my heart hard! What a deep thought for anyone collaborating or considering collaboration. Have you spent time first collaborating with your higher self? Yes! Take it to the next level!
In 2011, Anna Maria Chavez became the first Latina, the first woman of color, CEO of Girl Scouts of America. She has many accomplishments throughout her career as a lawyer, public servant, and now in her role as Exec VP & Chief Growth Officer with the National Council on Aging.
In 2013, while listening to NPR, I heard a woman talk about motivating Latinas, building a community of Latinas, and how important Latinas are to the future of our nation. This was the first time I had heard of Dr. Pérez-Litwin. I was inspired! I immediately connected with @latinasthinkbig throughout social media. I drove from Stockton to Los Angeles to attend the Latinas Think Big Summit where I listened in awe to several Latinas who were thinking big, encouraging us to do the same, and showing us how – through the power of networking. I have empowered ever since! Dr. Angélica Pérez-Litwin is a Psychologist with a private practice. She is the Founder and CEO of Latinas Think Big™️ She has been recognized among the “Top 50 Influential Latinos” in the US by Hispanic Business Magazine, 2013.
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