Recognizing the needs of the community and particularly those of women, UTEP's Women in Business Association (WBA) under the leadership of sophomore Paola Silva, has partnered with Latinitas to maximize both organizations' outreach to young girls.
"I decided to get my organization involved with Latinitas because one of the main goals of our association is to empower those in our paths, and Latinitas offers us the opportunity to empower young girls in the El Paso Community by serving as their mentors on a weekly basis and through various outreach events," Paola said.
The partnership between both organizations started with Latinitas Fest in June where WBA members helped with many aspects of the event including planning, organizing, and set-up. The success of Latinitas Fest convinced Paola, who presides over WBA, of the positive impact they cn have on young impressionable girls of the community.
"A lot of these girls don't know anyone who has been to or is currently in college, and if I can be that one person whom they know of that is pursuing a higher education, then hopefully they will get inspired and look forward to an education beyond high school," Paola added.
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