The Latino Military Legacy America Should Know by Heart
I served in the U.S. Coast Guard. I came home. Not everyone does. This Memorial Day, Silicon Valley Latino honors the Latino veterans whose courage helped build the greatest military force in history — and whose legacy America still has not fully learned by heart.
When Latinas Build Together, Communities Transform
In Silicon Valley, where innovation is celebrated and resources flow freely, Latina women have too often been left out of that story. Unidas Somos Más Fuertes (USMF) was built specifically to change that.
From the North Pacific to the South Pacific: Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš Carries Ocean Justice Across Continents
Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Founder and Executive Director of Azul, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in Action — the "Academy Award of the Ocean." In Azul's 15th anniversary year, Marce traveled to Chile to witness community-led ocean governance at its finest. Her story, in her own words, is one of people, purpose, and the sea.
Celebrating Opportunity, Community, and the Future: The 2026 Rosales Sisters Scholarship Gala
Education has the power to transform lives, open doors, and shape the future of entire communities. At the heart of that belief is Rosales Sisters Scholarship (RSS)—a nonprofit organization founded in 2019 by the six daughters of Abel and Maria Rosales, two immigrants from Zacatecas, Mexico, who instilled in their family a deep belief in education, hard work, and community.
ALAS Leads with Love and Action in a Time of Deep Uncertainty
In moments of fear and uncertainty, Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS) is leading with love and action—providing mental health support, emergency relief, and hope to families and educators impacted by immigration raids. This is what community-centered leadership looks like when it matters most.
When Policy Threatens Our Communities, Latina Leadership Responds
When policies threaten California’s coastline and frontline communities, Latina leadership steps forward. This month, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš and the team at Azul led a powerful call to reject offshore drilling—framing it for what it is: environmental injustice that puts communities of color at risk. Their work reminds us that protecting our environment means protecting our people.
Teresa Romero – Honoring a Champion for Farmworkers
UnidosUS recognized Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers (UFW), with the Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership at their annual conference.
VIDA’s Avanza RGV Program Earns National Recognition
The Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) has been named a 2025 Examples of Excelencia finalist for its innovative Avanza RGV: Accelerating Latino Prosperity Through Education & Career Pathways program.
