Latinas Leading Tomorrow

On to Day 2! Today at our ELITE Leadership Academy, our girls dove deep into personal branding and maximizing their social media presence. They explored crafting their digital identities and leveraging social platforms for future academic and professional pursuits. Later, they had the privilege of chatting with Laura Molinares and Margie Vela, PhD, MBA from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Latinos at Amazon, gaining invaluable insights. Excitement levels are high as we look forward to what the rest of the week holds! Thank you to Pamela O. and Alanna Gomez for an impactful day. Crafting your story as Latinas is crucial in today's world, and Latinas Leading Tomorrow is making that happen. 💫 #LatinasLeadingTomorrow #ELITELeadership #PersonalBrand

Thrilled to share that on July 15, 2024, we kicked off an incredibly successful first day of the ELITE Leadership Academy at George Mason University! Our dynamic speaker, Eduardo Villavicencio-Vizcaino, delivered an engaging session on the Clifton Strengths results, breaking down the insights and making the session interactive and captivating. The girls were actively involved, making the experience even more enriching. Huge thanks to our fantastic facilitator, Eva Janes, for leading the session with excellence. Shoutout to our amazing program assistants, Adriana and Daniela, for ensuring everything ran smoothly. A special appreciation to our wonderful in-person volunteers, Betty and Beka, Board member Pamela O., for making the day meaningful and special for the girls. Here’s to empowering the next generation of leaders! 🚀 #Leadership #Empowerment #LatinasLeadingTomorrow #GeorgeMasonUniversity #CliftonStrengths #ELITELeadershipAcademy

Excited to Announce the Leadership Panel Hosted by Pepco Holdings and Latinas Leading Tomorrow on July 24, 2024! Registration is still open! If you know a high school student interested in a career day workshop, encourage them to register for this exciting event. Join us to gain insights from accomplished leaders and learn essential skills to navigate your career journey. The workshop will cover leadership development, networking strategies, mentorship, self-promotion, and leveraging social media for professional growth. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions, and connect with like-minded peers and professionals. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eVcv5p3H We are thrilled to host an inspiring leadership panel featuring remarkable leaders from diverse backgrounds. This event aims to empower young students with insights into leadership development, career growth, and community service. Meet Our Distinguished Panelists: Tamla Olivier, Chief Operating Officer, Pepco Holdings Oversees operations for Pepco Holdings' utilities, including Electric and Gas Operations, Projects and Contracts, and Transmission and Substation functions. Kimberly Curry, Associate General Counsel, Pepco Holdings Oversees Pepco Holdings’ regulatory strategy for Maryland and D.C., focusing on cost recovery, energy efficiency, and grid modernization. Celinez Nunez, Director of Physical Security, Pepco Holdings Oversees 24/7 security operations and conducts vulnerability assessments of the energy grid. Katrina Owens, Executive Director, DC SCORES Leads DC SCORES, enhancing community engagement and forming strategic partnerships. Shanell Mosley, Sr. Director of Community Relations and Executive Director, D.C. United Foundation Oversees community and social responsibility strategy, aiming to create social change and positive impact using sports. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: The Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20068 Who: High School Students Special thanks to Edgar Jason Monroy for making this event possible! We look forward to seeing you there and embarking on this journey of growth and empowerment together!

We had a fantastic conclusion to our five-day Latina Labs program, where students worked in teams to develop PowerPoint presentations showcasing their camp experiences to their families. This impressive group of students presented in both Spanish and English, demonstrating their multilingual abilities. Some shared experiences with robot dogs and turtle trapping, while others enjoyed the camaraderie of like-minded students with similar backgrounds, fostering stronger connections with other Latinas. The students presented to their parents, sharing the incredible bonds they formed during the camp. We then celebrated their achievements with the presentation of camp completion certificates and gifts, including Kindles, bookbags, school supplies, student journals, and more. The event concluded with closing remarks by Rebecca Singhavong, CPA, MBA Singhavong, Board Chair of Latinas Leading Tomorrow, who expressed her joy and pride in the community building, curiosity, and inclusivity ignited throughout the program. Thank you to all our volunteers, Marymount professors, and Board members who made this event possible! Special thanks to Maria Catana, MBA, CIPT, Cristina Dar, Claudia Ochoa, Daniela Gonzalez- Castro, Ines Guiton-Moreno, Emely Velasquez, Irma Becerra PhD, Sara Ferrando Martinez, Carolina Alvarez-Garriga, Diane Murphy, Dr. Todd Rimkus, Dr. Eric Bubar, Dr. Susan Agolini, Shama Iyer, and Dr. Jacquie Rische. Your contributions are greatly appreciated! #LatinaLabs #Multilingual #STEMEducation #CommunityBuilding #LatinasInSTEM #Inclusion #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #ProudMoment #LatinasLeadingTomorrow

The fourth day at Latina Labs was thrilling. Students delved into the fold-and-cut problem, also known as straight-cut origami, guided by Dr. Jacquie Rische. They explored whether a shape can be folded so it can be cut out with a single straight cut. Learning the basics of geometry through different shapes including triangles, circles, and how triangles form star-shapes, Meanwhile, Dr. Shama Iyer led an exciting session on robotics, where students took on the challenging task of assembling and programming robot dogs. They worked together in teams screwing, sequencing parts, identifying orientations of parts, and learning about the inner workings of motors. This day ignited curiosity and creativity, while also strengthening friendships among the students. #STEM #Education #LatinaLabs #Geometry #Origami #Robotics #Teamwork #Innovation #Curiosity #Creativity

DAY 2 at Latina Labs: Exploring Turtle Trapping and 3D Printing! Today was another incredible day at Latina Labs with hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire and motivate middle school girls.  Turtle Trapping with Dr. Todd Rimkus: The girls visited a local pond where they built a turtle trap, captured turtles, and saw how a chip is used to track them in nature as way to learn about wildlife conservation and design engineering.  3D Printing with Dr. Eric Bubar: Dr. Bubar guided the students through the exciting world of 3D printing and how it can be harnessed to build prosthetics for people with missing limbs. They worked on designing their own 3D models including an “non-melting snowflake” which they will be able to take home at the end of their camp experience. The combination of technology and sparked-curiosity made for a truly engaging experience! This was a day filled with exploration, innovation, and lots of fun. Our goal is to ignite a passion for STEM in these young girls, and today was a great step in that direction. Special thanks to Marymount University for the partnership and Glenn W. Bailey Foundation, Dominion Energy, Gaston Araoz, and PENTAX Medical for sponsoring the event. #LatinaLabs #STEM #GirlsInSTEM #TurtleTrapping #3DPrinting #Education #MiddleSchool #Inspiration

First day of Latina Labs is in full swing, serving middle school students coordinated by Latinas Leading Tomorrow and Marymount University. Dr. Irma Becerra PhD, President of Marymount University, kicked off the event by sharing her inspiring life story. Following her, Carolina Alvarez-Gardiga, an MD and Epidemiologist currently at FDA, and Sara Fernando Martinez, Director of Clinical Sciences at NeoImmuneTech, encouraged students to chart their own path, work-hard, to persevere, and enjoy the ride. These role models, who reflect the students' backgrounds, aim to motivate them to pursue careers in STEM. The day concluded with a focus on AI, making for an exciting start in shaping the future of the next generation of Latinas. Shout out to Maria Catana, MBA, CIPT, Cristina Dar, and Jessica Salvador for representing Latinas Leading Tomorrow and making this program happen! #stemgirl #latinaproud #dmvlatinasleaders #generationalleaders

🎓🎉 As we bid farewell to June and welcome July, we couldn’t go without sending special congratulations to the outstanding Class of 2024 from CORE chapters! 🤩 We are in awe of your dedication, hard work, and resilience that carried you through another challenging year to achieve this tremendous milestone. 📜 As you venture into new opportunities, remember that this is just the start of your journey. Continue to dream big (real BIG), strive for greatness, never forget your voice, and el poder de ser Latina. LLT is exceedingly proud of you all. 🌟 #LatinasLeadingTomorrow #LLTGraduates #ClassOf2024 #FutureLeaders #ProudMoment #GraduationDay #NewAdventures #DreamBig #VA #DMV 🎓🎉

Celebrating 20 years of unity and empowerment! 🎉 For two decades, Latinas Leading Tomorrow has been a beacon of friendship, history, and sisterhood. We’ve shared our culture, stories, and music, creating an unbreakable bond. Thank you, LLT, for providing a supportive and uplifting space for all of us. 💪🏼❤️ #LatinasLeadingTomorrow #20YearsStrong #Sisterhood #Culture #CommunityLove 🎶✨👭🌟❤️