This is an excerpt: During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, YWCA USA is thrilled to highlight these Latina trailblazers for their groundbreaking contributions in the fields of advocacy, civil rights, legal, media, science and sports. After learning more about them, make sure to follow them to stay up to date on how they continue to pave the way for all women.

This is an excerpt: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor media inquiries, contact:Yolanda RaineSenior Director, Marketing and CommunicationsYWCA USAyraine@ywca.org202-524-5331LBJ School, YWCA USA outline new policy approaches for addressing women’s economic security needs.

This is an excerpt: I had a name nobody could pronounce correctly, so like a lot of children of immigrants, I introduced myself with a gringo-friendly alternative: “awhn-drei-uh.”This Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m reflecting on the complicated identities of Latinos born or living in America.

This is an excerpt: Traditionally hard-to-count populations include communities of color, low-income households, children under the age of five, the elderly, foreign born, homeless and individuals with limited English language.

This is an excerpt: We’re proud to elevate the words and story of Magdalena Verdugo, CEO of YWCA of Southern Arizona. Her impact within her community has been profound and for her leadership we are grateful.

This is an excerpt: By Alejandra Y. Castillo, President and CEO, YWCAConversations surrounding the state of our union often paint the picture of a country divided. Our national survey of women and women of color across the United States suggests otherwise.

This is an excerpt: In this episode of “Organize Your Butterflies,” YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo chats with Celinda Lake, CEO, Lake Research Partners, and Catherine Beane, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, YWCA USA about the YWomenVote survey findings and implications for the 2020 election.

This is an excerpt: In the latest episode of “Organize Your Butterflies,” YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo chats with Cecile Richards, a co-founder of Supermajority, a New York Times bestselling author for her book Make Trouble, and the former President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

This is an excerpt: Civil Engagement Manager, YWCA USATitle: We All Count! Census 2020Description: When the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census every ten years, it determines not only the number of people living in the United States.

This is an excerpt: Every four years, YWCA leaders from countries around the world come together to move the World YWCA movement forward, recommitting to our powerful mission and sharing lessons and stories with one another.

This is an excerpt: Every four years, YWCA leaders from countries around the world come together to move the World YWCA movement forward, recommitting to our powerful mission and sharing lessons and stories with one another.

This is an excerpt: Racial justice education on a macro-level requires grappling with questions such as “what is racism” and “why is racism so difficult to eradicate?”

This is an excerpt: STEM? This episode of Organize Your Butterflies, is the sixth in the “Y Women Startup” curriculum. This is the third chapter under “The Core of Business Operations,” and focuses on the challenges that women face when entering the (relatively) new STEM sector.

This is an excerpt: Episode 20 - This episode of Organize Your Butterflies features a conversation with YWCA National Capital Area CEO Monica Gray.

This is an excerpt: Episode 19 - This episode of Organize Your Butterflies features a conversation between YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo and Lizette Williams, Head of Cultural Engagement and Experiences, McDonald’s USA.

This is an excerpt: Episode 18 - This episode of Organize Your Butterflies is hosted by Alejandra Y. Castillo and features special expert guests Rob Valente and Dorian Karp.

This is an excerpt: Episode 17 - This episode of Organize Your Butterflies features a conversation between YWCA CEO and expert guest Grace Huang discussing how domestic and sexual violence can have additional hurdles to healing for immigrant women.

This is an excerpt: Episode 16 - This episode of Organize Your Butterflies is hosted by YWCA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo and features expert guest Kiersten Stewart. The episode explores the in-depth ways that survivors of domestic and sexual violence can heal after trauma, and what trauma informed care looks like in practice.

This is an excerpt: Episode #15 - This episode of Organize Your Butterflies is hosted by YWCA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo and features expert guest Kim Pentico discussing the realities of economic abuse, and how this often “invisible” abuse method is so prominent domestic violence cases.