Volunteerism

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 I am the Vice President of Latina Professionals California Central Valley, a chapter of the national Latina Professionals.  This organization builds networks of Latinas where mentorship, scholarships and community are central to supporting.  We advance Latinas, we advance equity.

Latina Professionals® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with a clear mission and objective to empower and support all Latinas in achieving their full potential through education, advocacy, and community engagement. We provide an inclusive and supportive community providing a safe space for growth, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We seek to elevate and support Latina women in their personal and professional lives, allowing them to break down access barriers and reach new heights.

I am proud to do this important work to help advance careers and build a more inclusive and equitable society for seasoned professionals or those starting their careers.

Adelante, mujer! Tu carrera profesional no tiene límites.

Juntas we rise!

We have hosted several events in Monterey County including:

Latina Professionals Central Valley Mixer, December 16, 2023

Latinas Empresarias: Amor a la Latina, February 24, 2024

Loss and Grieving: El Duelo y Yo, April 18, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Mujeres Poderosas, July 20, 2024

Images below taken at LP events.

I am the President of Creative Crossing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  Our mission is to enrich communities through the transformative power of the arts. We are dedicated to providing accessible and inclusive cultural experiences, fostering creativity, and supporting local artists. By promoting artistic expression and education, we aim to inspire, connect, and elevate our community. We plan and execute community events around mural installations and art exhibits for mental health and pride months. Through collaboration with artists and correctional institutions, we provided instruction and restorative justice programming for system-impacted juveniles in Kern County. In the process of participants learning how to re-create spaces, they learn to re-create themselves for reintroduction into their community as working artists who have donated a public mural and have marketable skills to contribute to society.  I am actively working to duplicate programming in Monterey County under the Creative Crossing umbrella and would love to connect with creatives or potential agency partners interested in joining forces to further this goal.

Creative Crossing was the recipient of the 2021 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, Arts and Culture Category and was nominated for the 2022 Beautiful Bakersfield, Humanitarian Category.

Images below represent a small sample of the work CCC has done.