Mujeres Valerosas

 

 

The book is 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

Through sponsorships, 1000 books will be donated to New Mexico Public Libraries. Sponsors will be acknowledged in the book and will be recognized at a public event celebrating the book premier. A set number of books, based on the sponsorship level, will be donated in the sponsor's name to libraries across the state. List of sponsors.

Women Featured:

Mujeres Valerosas
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
Jacqueline J. Baca
Mela Leger
Elsie Sanchez
Terrie Flores Baca
Teresa Leger de Fernandez
Marcela J. Sandoval
Valerie J. Borrego
Enda L. Lopez
Millie 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
Comadres
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