La Alianza Hispana is proud to present its 2nd annual Women of Courage event, a night to pay tribute to a group of extraordinary women who has gone above and beyond in their support of the Latino Community. We are seeking your sponsorship and participation in this memorable evening. Last year La Alianza Hispana recognized the outstanding achievements of 14 Women who represent excellence in their fields and serve as agents of change for the Latino community. They embody the vision and mission of La Alianza Hispana, and we are delighted to have them as part of our family. The event attracted more than 300 people and the attention of major media outlets. This year’s Women of Courage event will take place on:
Thursday, June 3rd from 6pm to 11:00pm
Again, this year we will nominate another group of extraordinary women. Each of our awardees demonstrates leadership, character and a passion to advocate on behalf of the Latino community. They are leaders in education, health, media, philanthropy, and in the community. They serve as outstanding role models for all of us.
Last year’s honorees were: Frieda Garcia, founder and first executive director of La Alianza Hispana; Regla González, national vice president for Women for League of United Latin American Citizens, (LULAC); Dharma Cortés, Ph.D., clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School & researcher at The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy; Dr. Helen Cajigas, M.D.; FCAP, MRO; Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., MPH, M.Ed, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission; Nydia Mendez, Former Director of Newcomers Academy; Miren Uriarte, PhD, senior research associate of The Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy, UMASS Boston; Josefina Bonilla, publisher Color Magazine; Marcela Garcia, editor, El Planeta and TuBoston.com; Yadires Nova-Salcedo, host and producer of WBZTV Centro and executive producer of Encuentro Latino; Sara Suarez, news director and co-anchor at Univision New England; Aixa Beauchamp, philanthropy consultant and advisor to The Puerto Rican Community Foundation and Celina E. Miranda, charitable giving manager, The Bank of New York Mellon. This year we will once more honor talented women leaders while celebrating our culture by featuring live music from local Latino performers.