29 June 2022
Kevin Soto Figueroa: One Step Closer to a Career in Conservation
From Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Kevin Soto Figueroa traveled more than 3,000 miles to follow his dream of becoming an international wildlife conservationist. As a Visitor Service and Environmental Educator Intern at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife…
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15 June 2022
David Armijo: Leading with a Servant Heart
When Hispanic Access Foundation was established in 2010, the objective was to equip Latino communities with resources to help them navigate life in the United States. To ensure Latinos were receiving the necessary tools, Hispanic…
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08 June 2022
Pastor Tirso Rubin: Defining What it Means to be “Unidos en Comunidad”
During the pandemic, Arizona was a hot spot for COVID-19 cases. After the vaccine was distributed, the immunization programs helped low income communities get vaccinated, but some still rejected it, especially the Latino community.
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25 May 2022
Josie Gutierrez: USFS South Advisory Council Member leaves her Mark Beyond Hiking Trails
San Antonio, Texas is home to an array of nature attractions. Latinos account for more than half of the city’s population, yet not many of them have experienced camping, kayaking, hiking, and other outdoor recreational…
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18 May 2022
Roberto Salazar: The Value of Networking and Working for a Cause
Roberto Salazar grew up in Las Vegas, New Mexico, a small town that is predominantly populated by Latinos, and home to New Mexico Highlands University, where Salazar received his Bachelor of Arts in Management and…
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11 May 2022
Dr. Manuel Galaviz: Redefining the Immigrant Narrative in the United States
The United States is home to millions of immigrants including those who are undocumented, and ineligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Even though the undocumented population faces strict barriers, it is a resilient…
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