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MANA de Metro Detroit Celebrates 30 Years of Latina Leadership and Legacy

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
July 24, 2025
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On July 18, MANA de Metro Detroit held its Annual Brindis Luncheon, a signature event that raises funds for the organization’s scholarship and mentorship programs. This year’s gathering was especially meaningful as it marked MANA’s 30th anniversary of empowering Latinas through education, leadership, advocacy, and community service.

The theme, “Honoring Our Legacy, Embracing Our Future”, set the tone for a heartfelt celebration of three decades of service. Founding members were recognized for their vision and dedication in creating a space where Latina voices could be amplified and supported.

In keeping with tradition, MANA honored exceptional community leaders whose work uplifts the Latino community in Metro Detroit. The 2025 Adelita Awards were presented to three trailblazing women: Cindy Gamboa, Linette Garza, and Sandra Valle-Holdwick. The Amigo of the Year Award went to Jesse Jesus Gonzales, Sr., a steadfast advocate and longtime supporter of MANA.

Since 1996, MANA de Metro Detroit has awarded over $256,000 in scholarships to 187 Latina scholars. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and donors, 23 young women received $2,000 scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year.

This year’s scholarship recipients are:
Alejandra Padilla-Miguel (MSU), Andrea Angulo Villaseñor (HFCC), Carolina Angulo (WSU), Deysi Joven Gonzalez (WSU), Jannay Abimeley Gavia (OU), Keila Subillaga-Orellana (WSU), Leslie Almanza-Martinez (WSU), Melany Sanchez-Martinez (WSU), Ximena Gonzalez (OCC), Andrea Cuevas-Garcia (MSU), Chelsi Pizarro-Gonzalez (U of M), Arely Aguirre-Pacheco (U of M), Elizabeth Garcia (WMU), Melanie Calvillo (WSU), Esmeralda Hernandez (U of M), Marisol Angel Gamboa (WSU), Felicitas Gonzalez Membrillo (WCCC), Yoana Arreaga Bartolon (MSU), Ashley Dominguez Correa (U of M), Ashley Romo (MSU), Dayana A. Franco (WSU), Laura V. De Luna (WSU), and Valentina del Valle Martinez (MCC).

The Brindis Luncheon was a testament to the strength of community and the lasting impact of investing in Latina leadership. To learn more or support MANA’s mission, visit www.manademetrodetroit.com.

MANA de Metro Detroit celebra 30 años de liderazgo y legado Latina

El 18 de julio, MANA de Metro Detroit celebró su Almuerzo Anual Brindis, un evento emblemático que recauda fondos para los programas de becas y mentoría de la organización. Este año fue especialmente significativo, ya que marcó el 30.º aniversario de MANA, dedicada a empoderar a las Latinas a través de la educación, el liderazgo, la defensa y el servicio comunitario.

El tema “Honrando Nuestro Legado, Abrazando Nuestro Futuro” marcó el tono de una celebración emotiva que reconoció tres décadas de servicio. Se rindió homenaje a las fundadoras por su visión y compromiso al crear un espacio donde las voces Latinas pudieran ser amplificadas y apoyadas.

Fiel a su tradición, MANA también reconoció a líderes comunitarios excepcionales cuyo trabajo fortalece a la comunidad latina en el área metropolitana de Detroit. El Premio Adelita 2025 fue otorgado a tres mujeres destacadas: Cindy Gamboa, Linette Garza y Sandra Valle-Holdwick. El Premio Amigo del Año fue entregado a Jesse Jesús Gonzales, Sr., defensor incansable y aliado de MANA desde sus inicios.

Desde 1996, MANA de Metro Detroit ha otorgado más de $256,000 en becas a 187 estudiantes Latinas. Gracias al generoso apoyo de patrocinadores y donantes, 23 jóvenes fueron seleccionadas para recibir becas de $2,000 para el año académico 2025–2026.

Las becarias de este año son:
Alejandra Padilla-Miguel (MSU), Andrea Angulo Villaseñor (Henry Ford College), Carolina Angulo (WSU), Deysi Joven Gonzalez (WSU), Jannay Abimeley Gavia (OU), Keila Subillaga-Orellana (WSU), Leslie Almanza-Martinez (WSU), Melany Sanchez-Martinez (WSU), Ximena Gonzalez (OCC), Andrea Cuevas-Garcia (MSU), Chelsi Pizarro-Gonzalez (U of M), Arely Aguirre-Pacheco (U of M), Elizabeth Garcia (WMU), Melanie Calvillo (WSU), Esmeralda Hernandez (U of M), Marisol Angel Gamboa (WSU), Felicitas Gonzalez Membrillo (WCCC), Yoana Arreaga Bartolon (MSU), Ashley Dominguez Correa (U of M), Ashley Romo (MSU), Dayana A. Franco (WSU), Laura V. De Luna (WSU) y Valentina del Valle Martinez (MCC).

El Brindis fue un testimonio de la fuerza de nuestra comunidad y del impacto duradero de invertir en el liderazgo de las Latinas. Para más información o para apoyar a MANA, visita www.manademetrodetroit.com.

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