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Latinitas Students Highlight Leadership and Representation in STEM at Western Governors University

Salwa Yordi2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Latinitas extends its sincere thanks to Western Governors University for hosting a meaningful and inspiring gathering focused on representation and leadership in STEM. Our Latinitas students were honored to join young leaders from Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and Girl Scouts of Central Texas for an engaging conversation centered on what it means to lead, innovate, and break barriers…

Barbie Celebrates Space Pioneer Ellen Ochoa with Inspiring Women Doll

Salwa Yordi6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

September 15, 2025 — Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel to space, has already secured her place in history with honors like the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a spot in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Now, she’s being recognized in a new way — as a Barbie doll. On Monday, Mattel unveiled…

Startup Chica Recap: Inspiring the Next Generation of Latina Leaders

Camila Dejesus11 months ago017 mins

How are we feeling today?” Asks Startup Chica Emcee Bessy Martinez to a crowd full of excited students. Though there are many cheers in response, it’s not enough for the emphatic Emcee, “One more time, okay? How are we feeling today?!” Martinez screams out to a thunderous applause. Students chant a unanimous “Good!” as Martinez…

Meet Miss Texas Latina Allegra Rodriguez: Aircraft Technician, Entrepreneur & Pageant Queen

Jenny Castro1 year ago1 year ago110 mins

25-year-old Allegra Rodriguez wears many hats, not only is she the current Miss Texas Latina but she is also an entrepreneur and aircraft technician which is fueled by her passion for STEM. Originally from Mexico, Rodriguez moved to Texas after fleeing a domestic violence household and is now thriving as a model, pageant queen, and…

Latinos Are Taking Over Tech

Camila Dejesus1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

This title may come as a surprise to you considering that Latinos have historically been underrepresented in the Tech industry. This is something Latinitas has always taken to heart. Empowering our students to change the disappointing statistic that only 2% of Latinas work in the Tech field through our programs and conferences. However, according to…

Tres cosas que debes saber para tener un final de semestre escolar exitoso

Mariana Barragan1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

El último mes del año suele ser una época de celebración a lado de nuestros seres amados, pero también suele ser una época de demasiado estrés para muchos estudiantes en toda la nación. De acuerdo a un estudio realizado por Research.com, “Los exámenes finales y parciales representan la principal fuente de estrés para el 31%…

INTERVIEW: Maria Henriquez on Leading with Purpose and Empowering Communities at Amerigroup Georgia

Camila Dejesus1 year ago015 mins

When you first learn about someone who holds an impressive position, you tend to fill in the blanks. Assume someone, like say the Director of Marketing at Amerigroup Georgia, probably always aspired to hold this title. You assume their journey was smooth and linear, and that this constant assuredness is what led to their ultimate…

An Empowering Day at Startup Chica San Antonio: Conference Recap

Camila Dejesus1 year ago1 year ago016 mins

Last Saturday, Latinitas packed up their gear and headed over to the Jewel C. Weitzel Center in San Antonio for an exciting Startup Chica Conference in the city. Startup Chica is Latinitas one-day-only conference that inspires attendees, students between the ages of nine and fourteen, to take a crack at inventing their own business. Throughout…

Meet Child Prodigy Adhara Perez Sanchez: A Trailblazer in STEM with a High IQ & NASA Dreams

Jenny Castro1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

With a dream of working for NASA someday, a 12-year prodigy from Mexico City has taken the world of STEM by storm with her genuine IQ higher than Einstein and Steven Hawking. Adhara Perez Sanchez is a young Mexican girl who already has achieved 2 degrees in both systems and industrial engineering and is currently…

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Latinitas Students Highlight Leadership and Representation in STEM at Western Governors University

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Latinitas Students Highlight Leadership and Representation in STEM at Western Governors University

Barbie Celebrates Space Pioneer Ellen Ochoa with Inspiring Women Doll

Startup Chica Recap: Inspiring the Next Generation of Latina Leaders

Meet Miss Texas Latina Allegra Rodriguez: Aircraft Technician, Entrepreneur & Pageant Queen

Latinos Are Taking Over Tech

Tres cosas que debes saber para tener un final de semestre escolar exitoso

INTERVIEW: Maria Henriquez on Leading with Purpose and Empowering Communities at Amerigroup Georgia

An Empowering Day at Startup Chica San Antonio: Conference Recap

Meet Child Prodigy Adhara Perez Sanchez: A Trailblazer in STEM with a High IQ & NASA Dreams