Eva Jimenez
Latina Leadership Network, President
Shasta College
ejimenez@shastacollege.edu

Born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico until the age of five. The family then moved up to Dunsmuir California when she was six years old until she graduated from a community college. Her experience at the College of the Siskiyius was life changing and gave her the motivation to become a community College employee in the future. After living in Sacramento for 13 years and obtaining her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration, she decided to move back North to Redding, Ca. and pursue a professor position in Business at Shasta College. Currently, all the instructors in the department are men except her and she is the only Latina. She also has a goal to “change a Life” as hers was changed by a professor who saw such promise and potential in her. She has two beautiful young daughters, who are an incredible inspiration for her on a daily basis. 

“I am a product of my ancestor’s strength, sacrifice, and hope. Without my past, there is no future.”

  

Dr. Cynthia Arellano-Lavariere
Latina Leadership Network
President-Elect & Conference Chair
Cerritos College
carellano@cerritos.edu

 Her stated mission in like is to train Latinas to productive member in society through education and communication. She feels a responsibility to focus on fostering positive change in our communities. She is a full time tenured faculty member at Cerritos Community College, having received her BA and Master’s in Speech Communication, with an emphasis in organization & intercultural communication. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral degree which bridges LLN’s mission with her dissertation on “A Phenomenological Study of the Career Accession of Hispanic Females into Community College Executive Leadership.”

 “I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism and sexism and that’s how I operate my life.” – Oprah Winfrey

 

 
Araceli Carranza
Latina Leadership Network, Vice President: Central 
Poterville College
acarranz@portervillecollege.edu

I am an EOPS/CalWORKs Counselor at Porterville College. I am married, and have four children.  I was born in Guadalajara Jalisco, and came to the United States when I was nine years old.  I attended Coalinga High School and West Hills Community College.  Then I transferred, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from CSU, Fresno, and a Master of Arts in Education – Counseling and Personnel Service from CSU, Bakersfield.  It was my oldest sister who was my role model and always encouraged me to continue with my education.  I am a person who embraces change, challenges, and new opportunities.  I love the beach and enjoy spending time with my family.  I thank God for everything He has given me.  I am proud to be Latina and look forward to make a difference in the Latina Leadership Network.

Rosie Hernandez
Latina Leadership Network, Student V.P. Region 1
Shasta College
rosie_ahernandez@yahoo.com

Rosie was born in the state of Washington. The family being migrant workers moved from one area to another. Her permanent resident is in the state of California. There she met her inspiring husband and has three wonderful children. She values education and with her intention to move forward, become educated and to educate, she is currently attending Shasta Community College. With her willingness and dedication is determined in pursuing her Master’s degree in Educational Counseling.

“A dream becomes a goal when action is taken towards its achievement.” _Bo Bennett

Heather Wylie
Latina Leadership Nerwork- Treasurer
Shasta College
hwylie@shastacollege.edu

 After graduating from high school in a suburb of Redding, CA she set out to find ways to support women from all backgrounds realize their goals.  Her first step in doing so was receiving her B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and Women’s Studies at UC Santa Barbara.  Academics alone were not enough, so she followed this by two years of AmeriCorps service with youth on probation.  This experience encouraged her desire to help women realize their educational goals by becoming a college instructor.  After receiving her M.A. in Sociology at UC Davis, Heather returned to her roots to become a Sociology instructor at Shasta College.  She is a member of the Region 1 LLN chapter and co-chair of the 2011 LLN Annual conference.

 ”For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women.”
—Elizabeth Blackwell  (The first woman in the U.S. to become a physician)

Stephanie Ramos
Latina Leadership Network, Recording Secretary
Ohlone College
sramos@ohlone.edu

Stephanie has earned her Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from Saint Mary’s College. She taught elementary school for 8 years. During that time, she completed her Master’s degree through the University of La Verne. Currently, Stephanie works at Ohlone College in Fremont as a counselor and instructor. Through student outreach and support, she connects with students, encouraging them to pursue higher education. Stephanie is looking forward to growing professionally and spiritually within the Latina Leadership Network.

“With hard work and dedication, anything is possible”

  
Dolores Cornejo
Latina Leadership Network, Web Jefita
Fullerton College
dcornejo@fullcoll.edu

Dolores has worked in the EOPS department at Fullerton for five years, and she describes it as a wonderful career choice. Three years ago the students from the Fullerton College LLN chapter approached her to be their advisor. She agreed and she happily states that being a part of this organization has brought much satisfaction and joy to her work environment and personal life. She looks forward to representing LLN as the Webjefita and her college for many more years. Being a part of LLN has become a more then just an organization the women have become Familia. 

“Good leaders make people feel that they’re at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference to the success of the organization. When that happens people feel centered and that gives their work meaning.”-Warren Bennis

  

Colleen Triesch
Latina Leadership Network, Esperanza Newsletter Editor
Long Beach City College
cdancer43@yahoo.com  

Seventeen years of leadership experiences with the LLN, Colleen returns for a second year as Editor of the Esperanza Newsletter. She brings her vitality and enthusiasm into this role just as she has in the past when she served in various capacities within the organization. She started as co-president of the LLN chapter at Long Beach Community College then local historian, served on the planning committee for the 5th conference, followed by being appointed the first Development officer. Colleen is passionate about life and all about keeping the balance in her life through yoga, volunteering to support Latino causes and presenting workshops that promote health and well-being through education. Colleen has presented at over 16 LLN Conferences.

 “Life is short not to be a Leader.”

 

Idalia Huckman
Latina Leadership Network, Region 1 Rep
Shasta College
Ihuckman@shastacollege.edu

 Idalia was born and raised in a small town in Honduras, Central America.  she came to the United States as a student, was married soon after and decided to stay in the “land of opportunity.”   With her husband, they had one amazing and loving son.  She moved to Red Bluff, CA in the fall of 1982.  There, she decided to become an entreprenuer and own a children’s clothing store for six years.  After learning the hardships of being your “own boss”, she made the decision to go back to school; and received an AA from Shasta College, a Bachelor’s degree from CSU Chico and finally earned a Master’s degree in School Counseling from La Verne University.  Currently, she is the Learning Center/ ESL Coordinator and is an Adjunct Counselor at Shasta College.  Idalia is motivated in her career by the desire to help others realize their potential and guide them through the educational process. She credits education in providing her the knowledge and skills to enrich her personal life opening doors to opportunities beyond her dreams. 

“Be the best that you can be and always love yourself!”

  

VACANT SEAT
Latina Leadership Network, Region 2 Rep 

 

VACANT SEAT
Latina Leadership Network, Region 3 Rep

  

 
Isabel Macias
Latina Leadership Network, Region 4 Rep
San Jose City College
imacias2010@clearwire.net

 Isabel is employed in the President’s Office at San Jose City College. She holds a B.A. in Spanish Literature (specialization in Latin American Literature) and also completed extensive course work in Ethnic Studies and foreign languages. She has been with LLN since 2006, serving as an Executive Board member since 2008, first as Database Specialist and currently as Region 4 Representative.  Isabel received special VIP recognition by the National Association of Professional Women for the 2009-10 year.

 “Nearly all men can stand adversity; but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln  

 

 
Mary Gonzalez
Latina Leadership Network, Region 5 Rep
College of the Sequoias
maryg@cos.edu

Mary was born in New Mexico, and moved to California with her family at the age of four. She is the youngest in a family of seven, and the first to graduate from college. She has worked at College of the Sequoias for the past ten years, and is an administrative assistant to the director of the library.  She graduated from Golden West High School in Visalia, and in May 2009, received an Associate of Arts Degree in Arts & Humanities from College of the Sequoias.  She enjoys time with her family, traveling, shopping, and gardening.  She is married and has three sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren. 

 ”Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be.” – Anne Bronte

 

 VACANT SEAT
Latina Leadership Network, Region 6 Rep

 

 
Rocio Rubalcava
Latina Leadership Network
 Region 7 Rep & Data Specialist
Los Angeles Harbor College
rubalcr@lahc.edu

 Rocio Rubalcava is serving as the Region 7 Representative. She is based in the Los Angeles Community College District at Los Angeles Harbor College as the Admissions & Records Office Supervisor. She was previously at Pierce College from 2004 to 2009 serving as an A&R Evaluation Technician and as an A&R Assistant. Before Pierce, she was a Registration Assistant at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Rocio is in the process of completing her BA from Cal State University Northridge and expects to begin working on her Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) in the Fall of 2010.Rocio was born and raised in North Hollywood in the San Fernando Valley. She is the only sister to five brothers and part of the first generation of US citizens in her family. She enjoys music, theater, exploring new restaurants, and rollerblading. She has completed a mini-triathlon at Redondo Beach and once ran a 10K in order to see the free concert at the finish line. Rocio’s favorite method of contact is email in order to make sure she gets the best bang for her buck on her new smart phone. Feel free to email anytime with any questions, concerns, updates on events on your campus, etc.

  
Senorina Salome Saldivar
Latina Leadership Network, Region 10 Representative
College of the Desert
ssaldivar@collegeofthedesert.edu

Senorina was born on April 27, 1981 in Puebla Mexico. Senorina come from a family of eight. She immigrated to the United States when she was seven years old. Her parents worked in the grape fields for about 15 years. She became acquainted with the grape fields, as it was her first job and a summer job while in high school. During her high school years Senorina felt lucky and privileged to have been part of the AVID Program. She graduated from Coachella Valley High School in 2000. Then attended College of the Desert, where she obtained her Associates Degree in Psychology in 2003. One of her goals was to obtain a Bachelors degree, which she did earn a B.A in Psychology from California State University San Bernardino in 2004. Senorina decided to continue her education and received her Master Degree in Psychology from Chapman University in 2008. She is very proud to say that she is the first in her family to have obtained a college degree. She will be starting her Educational Psychology Doctoral program at Walden University in December 2011. Currently, Senorina is a counselor for the ACES Program at College of the Desert (COD).  She is also an Advisor for the Latina Leadership Network student chapter at COD. Senorina’s goal is to motivate her students to pursuit their dream of higher education. She is excited to give back to her community and help students achieve their goals, just like others help Senorina achieve her own goals.

 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela