Mujeres Valerosas
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This book was partially funded by major grants from the Center for Regional Studies, University of New Mexico and the New Mexico Women's Foundation. |
Mujeres Valerosas is a documentary book about extraordinary, contemporary women leaders. Through essays, photos and short biographies, the women share insightful life lessons and practical approaches to personal and professional success.
These women bring to life the many different meanings of leadership as they establish organizations that serve their community, grow a business, or work to institute
public policies that improve the quality of our lives. As their stories unfold, you will
be inspired by their creativity and tenacity in overcoming obstacles and their ability
to summon the strength and courage to move beyond the setbacks that happen in
life.
In all there are 79 women highlighted in the book. The book is: 156 pages and includes 83 black and white photographs. The soft cover features a beautiful, color illustration by HWC member Simone Debbas. Cost of the book is $25. Order Book
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, over 1000 books have been donated to all New Mexico Public Libraries and to every elementary, middle-school and high school library. The book is, therefore, available to readers of every age in every corner of New Mexico. List of sponsors
Women Featured:
Mujeres Valerosas |
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Maria Elena Alvarez-Luk | Merrilee Foreman | Ophelia Rinaldi |
Lillian G. Apodaca | Frances M. Garcia | Geraldine E. Rivera |
Carla Y. Aragon | Loretta A. Guerra | Rowena A. Rivera |
Mary Archuleta | Maria J. Gutierrez | Marlene Salas-Provance |
Lenore Armijo | Doddy Hoffman | Carmen R. Samora |
Ana Ayala | Mari-Luci Jaramillo | Vangie Samora |
Jacquiline J. Baca | Mela Leger | Elsie Sanchez |
Terrie Flores Baca | Teresa Leger de Fernandez | Marcela J. Sandoval |
Valerie J. Borrego | Edna L. Lopez | Milli Santillanes |
Theresa Cardenas |
Susan R. Lopez |
Angie Torres |
Carmen R. Chavez |
Patricia A. Madrid |
Gloria Tristani |
Judith Cordova |
Petra Jimenez Maes |
Kim Trujillo |
Rosalia de Aragon |
Raquel I. Martinez |
Martha Vasquez |
Maria Estela de Rios |
Salome Martinez-Lutz |
Raquel Velasquez |
Diane D. Denish |
Pamela B. Minzner |
Carol Vigil |
Rose Diaz |
Roasalee Montoya-Read |
Rebecca Vigil-Giron |
Judith M. Espinosa |
Melita Ortega |
Maclovia Zamora |
Leila Flores-Duenas |
Ana Pacheco |
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Comadres |
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Teresita E. Aguilar |
Maria Griego-Raby |
Patricia Montoya |
Loretta A. Armenta |
Terry Huertaz |
Carmen M. Rodriguez |
Maria Benitez |
Antionette Sedillo Lopez |
Sylvia Rodriguez |
Margarita Colmenares |
Linda M. Lopez |
Evangeline Sandoval Trujillo |
Carolyn Curiel |
Helen R. Lucero |
Lydia Villa-Komaroff |
Viola E. Florez |
Mary Molina Mescall |
Elizabeth Duran Watrin |
Orcilia Zuniga Forbes | Gloria E. Mirabal | Maggie Werner-Washburne |
Veronica C. Garcia | Diana L. Montoya | Biana Ortiz Wertheim |
Betty Gonzales | Margaret E. Montoya |