Ana L. Flores

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A community builder and soul-centered entrepreneur, Ana Flores is the founder and co-CEO…

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  • #WeAllGrow Latina

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Publications

  • Bilingual is Better: Two Latina Moms on How the Bilingual Parenting Revolution is Changing the Face of America

    Bilingual Readers

    For years immigrants were told that the only way for their children to embrace American culture was to leave behind their heritage language and speak only English.

    But what if this advice was based solely on political motives and not the well being of children?

    What if the truth was that all children in America, regardless of their cultural background, would actually benefit from learning two languages?

    The answer to this question has sparked a new bilingual parenting…

    For years immigrants were told that the only way for their children to embrace American culture was to leave behind their heritage language and speak only English.

    But what if this advice was based solely on political motives and not the well being of children?

    What if the truth was that all children in America, regardless of their cultural background, would actually benefit from learning two languages?

    The answer to this question has sparked a new bilingual parenting revolution, which is changing the face of America.

    A perfect blend of hilarious anecdotes and solid research, Bilingual Is Better is a useful, engaging read which is sure to spark conversation and positive change.

    Bilingual Is Better debunks old stereotypes and sheds new light on hot topics such as:

    Immigration and the power of the Latino community

    What it means to be fully American and still embrace your heritage culture

    The growing importance of Spanish in the United States and why all children should learn Spanish

    The many cognitive and emotional benefits of being bilingual

    The growing trend among non-Hispanic families who are now raising bilingual children

    Bilingual education and how dual immersion programs could close the achievement gap in just six years

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Honors & Awards

  • Champions of Change

    United Nations Women's Los Angeles

    The U.S. National Committee Greater Los Angeles Chapter
    for UN Women (UN Women LA) is a 100% volunteer-based
    501(c)3 non-profit organization working towards women’s
    empowerment and gender equality.

    On August 24, 2019 from 6-9pm at the UCLA James Bridges
    Theater (235 Charles E Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA
    90095), UN Women LA proudly presents our Inaugural
    Speaker Series: FEMTalk. The 2019 theme recognizes
    Champions of Change in the Era of Equity. This event…

    The U.S. National Committee Greater Los Angeles Chapter
    for UN Women (UN Women LA) is a 100% volunteer-based
    501(c)3 non-profit organization working towards women’s
    empowerment and gender equality.

    On August 24, 2019 from 6-9pm at the UCLA James Bridges
    Theater (235 Charles E Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA
    90095), UN Women LA proudly presents our Inaugural
    Speaker Series: FEMTalk. The 2019 theme recognizes
    Champions of Change in the Era of Equity. This event will
    feature seven (7) distinguished Champions of Change across a
    variety of industries and honor their efforts towards a more
    equitable and humane world.

  • Las 25 Mujeres Más Poderosas 2017

    People en Español

    http://peopleenespanol.com/chica/25-mas-poderosas-people-en-espanol/ana-flores

  • Mujer Legendaria

    Ford

  • La Opinion's Mujeres Destacadas 2013

    La Opinion (ImpreMedia)

    http://www.laopinion.com/vida-estilocomunidad/20130311/Mama-bloguera-en-spanglish#.UUs0iRn1cap

  • Best Education Blog

    Blogs by Latinas Awards 2012

  • Best Latino Social Network Leader 2012

    Latinos in Social Media (LATISM)

    Second year in a row!

  • Top 100 Mom Blogs of 2011 and 2012

    Babble.com

    http://www.babble.com/mom/work-family/top-mom-blogs-spanglish-baby/

  • Best Latin@ Social Network Leader

    LATISM {Latinos In Social Media} 2011 Awards

  • Top 50 Twitter Moms

    Babble.com

    http://www.babble.com/mom/work-family/top-50-twitter-moms-spanglish-baby/

  • Favorite Education Blog

    Blogs By Latinas Awards 2011

    http://bblawards.blogspot.com/

  • Favorite Parenting Blog

    Blogs By Latinas 2011 and 2010 Awards

    http://bblawards.blogspot.com/

  • Best Parenting Blog 2012

    Latinos in Social Media (LATISM)

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • NALIP - Diverse Women In Media

    Committee

    - Present
  • Barbie Global Advisory Council

    Council member

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  • Healthy Child, Healthy World

    Advisory Board

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    http://healthychild.org/

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