On Earth Day in 2008, Columbian born Angie Cardona-Nelson and her husband, Joe Nelson, became “eco-preneurs” when they started eWaste Direct, Inc. The company was created to divert electronic waste from landfills by offering multiple services to businesses and commercial buildings throughout the greater San Francisco bay area. It was a very serendipitous how they became … [Read more...] about Angie Cardona-Nelson Making our Planet Greener
Featured Latinas
Gabriela Hernandez: Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Bésame Cosmetics
By Linda Castillo Growing up in Argentina, Gabriela Hernandez has fond memories watching her grandmother and aunts’ beauty routine recalling how the products were so feminine and romantic. She wanted to bring back the glamour of makeup capturing the magic of this precious era. Initially, it started out as a project to make a lipstick capturing that magical time period. After … [Read more...] about Gabriela Hernandez: Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Bésame Cosmetics
Meet Juana Briones: 19th Century Healer, Pioneer y una Voz
By: Perlita Dicochea, Ph.D. The story of an ordinary Afro-mestiza who led an extraordinary life during tumultuous times is the driving force behind Jeanne Farr McDonnell’s book Juana Briones of 19th Century California. Weaving together both a rich history and biography with a wealth of available evidence—including court testimonies, government documents, personal letters, … [Read more...] about Meet Juana Briones: 19th Century Healer, Pioneer y una Voz
Maria Echaveste Receives the Eagle Leadership Award
by Linda Castillo At the recent Latino Leaders Network Luncheon held in San Jose on March 21, 2018, Maria Echaveste was presented with the Eagle Leadership Award for making a significant impact on the lives of Latinos living in the United States. Maria, daughter of Mexican migrant farm workers shared her personal story of obstacles overcome to achieve success becoming the … [Read more...] about Maria Echaveste Receives the Eagle Leadership Award
Don’t Just Rise, #RiseANDShine, Encouragement App for Women
by Linda Castillo Danielle Valenzuela-Rodriguez is on a mission to encourage women to achieve their dreams with her recently developed #RiseANDShine encouragement app. With the app women will live an inspired life starting their day on a positive note. I am fortunate to know Danielle for several years and she is always so supportive of empowering women. While juggling … [Read more...] about Don’t Just Rise, #RiseANDShine, Encouragement App for Women