Name: Karla Ordoñez Roots: Mexico City A fighter is what Karla Ordoñez is. She has constantly fought obstacle over obstacle on her way to conquer her dreams. Having grown up in Teton Valley, Idaho she loves all the activities it has to offer no matter the season. With a friendly smile, she greets members of our community as a pharmacy technician at Corner Drug. She loves being able to provide accurate information in spanish to our Latino community there. She is young, strong,

“I want to inspire all young girls not only Hispanic/Latinas. Leading by example is the best way. Showing them that nothing ever is impossible no matter how hard things are or get, and regardless what anyone tells them.” "Quiero inspirar a todas las jóvenes no solo hispanas / latinas. Mostrándoles con el ejemplo es la mejor manera. También mostrándoles que nada es imposible sin importar qué tan difíciles sean las cosas o lo que les digan ". Name: Rubi Valdez Roots: Rupert, Id

"Be strong, fierce and proud of your roots." Name: Gabriela Hermosillo Roots: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico A superwoman is what Gabriela Hermosillo is. A woman of many talents, Gabriela is a recognizable, friendly face at the Teton County Courthouse where she is a Deputy Clerk and Interpreter. When she is not helping our community at the courthouse she is running back and forth from baseball practice, basketball tournaments, folkloric dance practice, teaching ESL, board m

"Never stop fighting for what you want and never let anyone destroy your dreams." “Nunca dejes de luchar por lo que quieres y jamás dejes que nadie destruya tus sueños.” Name: Monica Nancy Carrillo Martinez Roots: Mexico City Monica Carrillo is the definition of a warrior woman. In addition to fighting for her dreams every day, she provides her voice, time and endless dedication to help women of domestic violence and sexual abuse in our community. Monica is a Bilingual Victim

Name: Miriam Mayen Sevilla Roots: Mexico Distrito Federal Miriam Mayen Sevilla is one extraordinary woman. She is the flavor and matriarch behind her successful Mexican cuisine restaurant, Hacienda Cuajimalpa. She has called Teton Valley her home for over 20 years and loves the security and peace of mind it brings her. Miriam Mayen Sevilla es una mujer extraordinaria. Ella es el sabor y la matriarca detrás de su exitoso restaurante de cocina mexicana, Hacienda Cuajimalpa. Ell

"I hope young Latinas see that hard work really pays off. I would tell them to work hard, to keep following their dreams. If they want to start a business, to go ahead and do it even if it doesn’t work the first time." "Espero que las jóvenes latinas vean que el trabajo duro realmente vale la pena. Les diría que trabajen duro, sigan sus sueños. Si quieren comenzar un negocio, seguir adelante y hacerlo incluso si no funciona la primera vez." Name: Juanita Montenegro Roots: Son

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Brown girl you're fierce always remember that y que mereces lo que sueñas! -Latinxproject Mi nombre es Obdulia Zulema Montenegro Lazalde. Did you just read over that, not even take the time to pronounce it? It's okay, I'll let you take a minute to go over it again. Perhaps now you hear the faint, lovely sound the "L" makes as it slips from your tongue, and you feel the power crawling on your skin as you role the "R". That is my name. A huge part of my identity. Is it hard to

On February 28th, Herencia Hispanic, the Traditional Mexican Folkloric Dance Team traveled to Idaho State University in Pocatello. They were invited by HALO (Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization) to perform in honor of Dia de La Bandera de Mexico (Mexico Flag Day). Here is a bit of history about the Mexican Flag. Every February 24 Mexico celebrates National Flag Day. The Mexican national flag is a symbol of freedom, justice and citizenship. Its shield and colors represe