MANA de San Diego

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Join us at our Latina Success Conference on October 19 at San Diego State University’s Conrad Prebys Student Union! This year’s theme, "Transforming Latinas for Today and for the Future," promises a day of inspiration and empowerment. We are thrilled to have Dr. Diana Ramos, the California State Surgeon General, as our keynote speaker. This is an incredible opportunity to network, learn, and grow. Everyone is welcomed! Don’t miss out on our Early Bird pricing available until August 15th! 🌟 Register today and be part of this transformative experience: https://buff.ly/4f6kzWc. We hope to see you there! 🙌 #belovedcommunity #sandiegoconference #empoweringlatinas #conference #latinaconference

🎓 On July 27, 2024, the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences hosted our Scholarship Award Ceremony, celebrating 56 outstanding Latinas pursuing higher education with $84,500 in scholarships! 🎉 We are deeply grateful for our partnership with USD SOLES, who graciously hosted us on their beautiful campus for the ceremony and networking reception. Special thanks to Linda Dewes and Melissa Hernandez for their support. The event was truly memorable with heartfelt testimonials from Dra. Maruth Figueroa as our keynote speaker and from Miriam Garcia and Gicel Abraham, two of our inspiring scholarship recipients. A special thank you to California Credit Union and North Island Credit Union for their generous donation to the 2025 Scholarship Fund. 🌟 We would also like to thank the Scholarship Co-Chairs and the entire Scholarship Committee for their unwavering dedication and hard work as volunteers. Your support has been instrumental in making our efforts possible, and we deeply appreciate all that you do. 💓 Together we are making a difference! #belovedcommunity

✨ The Latina Friendly Workplace Award is back! We are proud to once again recognize employers who are leading progress towards more equitable workplaces through policies and practices that provide Latinas with greater opportunities for upward mobility and a better quality of life. MANA de San Diego members are invited to nominate an employer you believe is worthy of this recognition based on first-hand knowledge of their work environment, as an employee, volunteer, or board member. One employer in each category, Corporate and Nonprofit, will be recognized at our Latina Success Conference (LSC) on October 19, 2024. 🎉 Only MANA members can nominate employers, so please submit your nomination by Monday, August, 26, 2024 using this form: https://buff.ly/3WxzksB Thank you for helping us recognize employers who practice workplace equity! #belovedcommunity

Have you seen the MANA de San Diego, I mean the SDG&E billboard featuring MANASD? I knew it was somewhere in downtown. Today I was leaving UCSD Park & Market and there it was. I had to stop and take a selfie. I'm very proud of the work we do and the strong community partnerships we have developed througout the years in our community. SDG&E not only has invested in our mission for years, but several of their employees are our members and volunteers. The company has recently hired two of our program participants (Hermanitas alumni). These are well-paid jobs with excellent benefits. Exactly what we want for our program participants. The billboard is on 11th & G and it will be up until 8/11. Go stop by herMANAs, get a selfie, and share it with us. We should all feel very proud of what we have achieved in our 38-year history. Thank you SDG&E for your trust, investment -- and the shout-out. Leticia Cervantes

Grateful to announce that I received the MANA de San Diego Scholarship this past Saturday! I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to MANA de San Diego, the scholarship committee, and everyone who made the ceremony possible. Special congratulations to my friend Anneli on also receiving the scholarship! MANA de San Diego is an exceptional organization that empowers Latinas by providing a wealth of resources to navigate higher education. They offer comprehensive support through generous scholarships, insightful workshops, and a diverse array of programs, all dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth. This scholarship will greatly support me in pursuing my goals of attending law school. I would also like to thank Marysol Valdez for her mentorship and unwavering support. This opportunity would not have been possible without her guidance in bringing it to our attention. I am truly excited to be a part of this wonderful community! 

Our community partner, MAAC, is hiring for their Early Head Start Child Development Program! 🌟 If you're ready to kickstart your career and make a meaningful impact in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and start making a difference today: https://buff.ly/4dsVrrh. #belovedcommunity #hiring

🌟 Representando a MANA de San Diego junto a María Hampton en el Annual Multicultural & Diversity Fair 🌟 Donde celebramos la diversidad y la multiculturalidad en nuestra comunidad. 💃 Quiero agradecer a Sharp Medical Hospital por organizar esta feria anual tan inspiradora y por su compromiso continuo con la igualdad y la diversidad. #MANA_SD #Diversidad #Multiculturalidad #SharpEqualityAlliance #ComunidadUnida Sharp HealthCare

In 2002, my sister and I were introduced to MANA de San Diego while attending National City Middle School. Little did we know how profoundly MANA and the Hermanitas program would shape our lives. We became hermanitas and actively participated in the program for two years. Our time in the Hermanitas program significantly influenced our life paths. Although the program wasn’t available to high school and college students back then, we carried with us the tools and knowledge we gained during those two years. As first-generation college students, we relied on this support. After completing high school, both Ana and I received MANA scholarships, which eased our first-year college expenses. Reflecting on our educational journeys, we realized that our involvement with Hermanitas played a pivotal role. Inspired by our experiences, we returned to the program as mentors. I was paired with Esmeralda, a shy 7th grader from my middle school, while Ana mentored Ahitza Gomez. Witnessing the growth and confidence of these young ladies throughout the years was incredibly rewarding. During our time as mentors in Hermanitas, we met an inspirational Latina, Norma Gonzalez Jasso . Her passion and dedication were contagious, motivating us to give back and continue our personal and professional growth. Ana and I both completed the Latina Success Leadership Program and continue to support our hermanitas through the College Success Program. Recently, Ana and I had the honor of attending the MANA de San Diego scholarship ceremony, where four college students received the Ana and Ashley Lopez Scholarship. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of Norma Jasso. We express our heartfelt gratitude to her for making a lasting impact on our lives and the lives of many other young girls. Norma, you are truly loved and appreciated. 🫶🏽

🎉 We are pleased to announce that ACR 147 has passed, officially establishing November 8th as California's First-Generation College Celebration Day! MANA de San Diego proudly supports ACR 147 and commends the remarkable efforts of Assemblymember David Alvarez and his team. This significant legislation honors the resilience and achievements of first-generation college students, highlights their unique challenges, and advocates for enhanced support from educational institutions. We extend our gratitude for your commitment to recognizing and uplifting our community, and for highlighting the incredible work being done across the state to support and celebrate first-generation college students. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and celebrate these students' achievements. Learn more about this bill at: https://buff.ly/3zWPYu8