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I'm both honored and taken by surprise to just find out that I've been recognized by the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona as a 'Woman of Honor'. 🎗

This marks a major milestone: 90 years of inspiring girls to lead with courage, confidence and character. To celebrate, the Girl Scouts launched the “90 Years Strong” campaign in 2025...

“Honoring 90 Women” features outstanding women across all sectors of the community who make Southern Arizona stronger through leadership, mentorship and service.
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I'm about 6 months behind the announcement, but it's never too late to relish in celebration and appreciation! 🎉 About a year ago, I was told that I was nominated by a lovely and gifted young lady I met named Olivia early last year at Davis Bilingual Elementary School as part of the 'Somos El Puente' program. I had a chance to work with her and the mariachi group, 'Las Aguilitas'. I was in awe of her and her fellow students singing and playing violin. I saw myself in her. I sang throughout my school years and played violin from elementary school to high school. I hadn't touched a violin in 25 years, but she was so kind to let me try hers! 💞🎻

A special thank you to Olivia, the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona and congratulations to all of the women who were honored!

My life's journey has been all but easy, but it's moments like these that help you realize...no matter how small the seeds we plant, it's how we nurture them that allows for opportunities to grow and flourish larger than we could ever imagine. Keep nurturing your seeds. 🌱

You never know who's watching.

A clip of my 'Lineage Motif' project from my Master's and Dance Education program at UNCO.

This was recorded months before my life-altering event occurred and before intercepting everything, including graduating late 2023.

Commemorating Juneteenth ✊🏾and recent Puerto Rican Pride events 🇵🇷, I felt inspired to share this project which is rooted in my Black American and Puerto Rican lineage/heritage. A deep dive of sorts. (And to think, I was being surveilled by a drone while recording early in the morning at a neighborhood park, minding my joyful business. Welcome to America. Smh.)

Nonetheless, I enjoyed creating this special memory. Enjoy. 💛✨️

Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/ZAQbRVpfiHk?is=Dd7gOmj68jEeKpn3
Praying for the people of Puerto Rico during their current water/climate crisis and ongoing governmental oppression of resources & care. 🙏🏾

I had the special honor and opportunity to be selected as the recipient of the 'Advocate for Equity in Accessibility Community Award' from the Disability Staff and Faculty Coalition at the University of Arizona's 2nd Annual Community Impact Symposium! 🏆

This award recognizes a community member or organization who goes “above and beyond” to ensure that all students and/or employees can participate in campus life. The recipient serves as a model for others to foster a culture of access and inclusion.

I'm truly grateful for this recognition at this juncture of my life and inspired to do my best to continue to champion for accessibility and inclusion in my work. 🙌🏾