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Our 3rd and final recipient is, Rosa Idalia Reyes!

Rosa is also a recent graduate from International High School at LaGuardia Community College! She has started her freshman year at Mercy College with her mind set on becoming a physiotherapist!

I’m her letter of recommendation, Rosa was described as “academically focused and dedicated, vivacious and inspiring, and strong and empathetic. Most importantly, she is a motivational leader of BIPOC students at our school.”

has no doubt she will continue to be the focused, full of life and motivational leader for BIPOC students in college. Bravo, Rosa. Wishing you all the best!!!

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Our second scholarship recipient is, Xiomara Quispepachari!

Xiomara is a recent graduate from International High School at LaGuardia Community College. This fall she has started her journey into higher education at Mercy College and plans to become an elementary school teacher and help shape the minds and hearts of the leaders of tomorrow!

Xiomara expressed being grateful for her Quispeparachi and Llanque family but above all her parents “for all of the sacrifices they made so that I have the opportunity to have a better future in this country.”

Wishing Xiomara all of the best in this next chapter of her life! Bravo, Xiomara!!!

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Help us in congratulating this year’s Scholarship Recipients!

This year we partnered with New York State Mentoring Program’s Latina Mentoring Initiative to celebrate their stories through our annual Vagas With Degrees Series.

also pledged $5,000 in scholarships for LMI applicants.

3 LMK Mentees were chosen by our board to receive scholarships totaling 5k.

First up we have, Gabriela Silva! Gabriela recently graduated from International High School at LaGuardia Community College. She has started college this fall at Hunter College and aspires to be a neurosurgeon and help contribute and improve the medical system in the United States.

Cheers to Gabriela and wishing her all the best on her educational journey!

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Finishing our series highlighting the wonderful Commissioner and LMI Mentor, Maria Imperial. She is a true Justice warrior and a “Gem” that has made (and continues to make) immeasurable difference in the lives many. We love the idea of empowering our hermanitas to build a new table where we are all welcomed, feel a sense of belonging, and thrive beyond our wildest dreams. ✨✨✨✨

“It takes a village”. Today’s featured mentor, April Contreras, speaks on the power of community and the deep impact the Latina Mentoring Initiative has on both mentees and mentors. We thank her for her efforts in helping young Latinas dream BIG + reach their fullest potential! ✨

What are you most grateful for today? ✨☁️

We are excited to amplify and celebrate this powerhouse of a woman, Lucy Candelario, who pours into others with all of her heart. We are thankful for your leadership and mentorship! ✨💫✨

Continuing our series in celebrating and amplifying the youth voices of graduating senior, Nayeli and high school freshman, Delmy, of Latina Mentoring Initiative !!!

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Continuing with our series! Today we are highlighting the following LMI Mentees: graduating senior, Tifanny & 10th grader, Fabiola. ✨💪🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

In the words of Tifanny, “JUST LIVE”!!!

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Spotlighting María Cruz, President of ! Thank you, for sharing your story and serving as a role model to mentees!! 🩷

What advice would you give to your younger self? Check out what these two LMI Mentees shared!
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Mentors are appreciated!
Mentors are important!
Mentors have the power to play a pivotal role in a person’s life trajectory. Alongside mentees, we will also be celebrating the stories and voices of a few powerhouse Latinas who serve as LMI Mentors and thank them for volunteering their time and pouring invaluable care and kindness into these young girls mind and hearts!!!

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