Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Ellen Kamei is the daughter of a Chinese and Puerto Rican American mother from New York City and a third-generation Japanese American father born at Heart Mountain Internment Camp in Wyoming. Inspired by community service since youth, Ellen began volunteering in elementary school and hasn’t stopped since. Driven to service, her career has … [Read more...] about Meet Ellen Kamei, the Vice Mayor for City of Mountain View, California
Creatives Spotlight
Crafty Chica: Kathy Cano-Murillo
Meet the artist, Kathy Cano-Murillo, who created the Modern Latina Book Club’s beautiful heart logo. Kathy, otherwise known as the Crafty Chica is one multi-talented mujer, she is not only a talented artist but also the founder of award-winning brand and blog, author, creativepreneur, blogger, and speaker. Kathy wanted to follow her inner passion to live doing what she loved - … [Read more...] about Crafty Chica: Kathy Cano-Murillo
Jena Renay Gonzales: NYA Wellness Coach & Artist
At the Sabor del Valle event, I immediately gravitated to the artwork by artist Jena Renay Gonzales. Born and raised in East Side San Jose, Jena pours her personal experiences and raw emotions into each art piece. Upon talking with her, she shared her story and the inspiration behind her art. Each painting truly represents a piece of her heart. You can find her art on … [Read more...] about Jena Renay Gonzales: NYA Wellness Coach & Artist
Creative Spotlight: Jo Lerma-Lopez of Luna Mexican Kitchen
Why we love her: Jo Lerma-Lopez has always embodied the entrepreneurial spirit. In the late eighties and early nineties, the Bay Area native and her husband John Lopez owned the recording studio Upstairs Records in downtown San Jose. Fast-forward to now; the two set their sights on the food arena for their next venture. Jo jumped in full-force attending culinary school and … [Read more...] about Creative Spotlight: Jo Lerma-Lopez of Luna Mexican Kitchen
Blogger Crush: Jocelyn Ramirez | Todo Verde
Blogger: Jocelyn Ramirez | Todo Verde Blog: https://www.todoverde.org/blog Follow her on Instagram: @la_yoselin Her Feed: Jocelyn Ramirez is a vegan chef, professor, yoga instructor and advocate for healthy food access in her community. After Jocelyn’s father was diagnosed with cancer for the second time, she created a plant based super food smoothie diet that made him … [Read more...] about Blogger Crush: Jocelyn Ramirez | Todo Verde