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MANA de Metro Detroit Annual Brindis Luncheon Celebrates and Supports Area Latinas

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
July 20, 2023
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MANA de Metro Detroit held its Annual Brindis Luncheon last Thursday, July 13 at Lincoln Manor in Lincoln Park. This event serves multiple purposes, as a fundraiser to support MANA’s Scholarship Program as well as the Hermanitas and Tias Mentorship Programs and the Hermanas Program. The Brindis Luncheon is also an opportunity for MANA to publicly recognize outstanding individuals in the community.

2023 Scholarship Recipient Briana Bryant addressing the audience with her inspiring story
2023 Scholarship Recipient Briana Bryant addressing the audience with her inspiring story

MANA’s Scholarship Program was established in 1996 and has been providing scholarships to Latina students on an annual basis. As of 2023, MANA has awarded over $158,000 in scholarships to 138 deserving Latinas. This year, MANA expanded their scholarship categories to include the Ellen Ochoa STEM Scholarship to go along with the Monica L. Martinez Leadership Scholarship, the Carmen Muñoz Entrepreneurship Scholarship and the MANA General Scholarship. The 2023 MANA scholarship recipients are: Chelsi Pizarro (U of M), Aracely Garcia (CMU), Citlalli Marisol Cervantes-Alvarado (WSU), Melanie Calvillo (WSU), Shalma Torres (U of M), Deysi Joven-Gonzales (WSU), Tania Almanza (Albion College), Kimberly Pineda-Montiel (U of D Mercy), Elizabeth Amezcua-Tepehua (WSU), Brianna Bryant (U of M), Nancy Melissa Jimenez-Solis (U of M).

Keynote Speaker, Mary Cavanagh, Michigan State Senator
Keynote Speaker, Mary Cavanagh, Michigan State Senator

The Brindis Luncheon also recognized Latinas whose spirit, courage and perseverance demonstrate their commitment to our community. This year, we honored three exceptional Latinas for their hard work and commitment to improving the lives of Latinx in Metro Detroit. MANA’s 2023 Adelita Award recipients are Estrella (Star) Crawford, Dr. Vanessa Reynolds, and Gabriela Santiago-Romero. In addition, MANA’s “Amigo of the Year” Award went to Raymond Lozano for his continued advocacy work on behalf of the Latino community. Ray has also been a strong supporter of MANA since its inception. All the award recipients gave a heart-felt tribute to their own Adelitas, Tias and Abuelas as well as all the mentors who supported their career goals along the way. Dr. Vanessa Reynolds urged the scholarship recipients to utilize every college resource at their disposal and to stay connected to their MANA Tia/Mentor.

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The Brindis Luncheon Keynote Speaker was the Honorable Mary Cavanagh, Michigan State Senate. Senator Cavanagh is the youngest Hispanic woman to serve in the Senate and she paid tribute to Belda Garza (former State Representative) for paving the way in the Michigan Legislature. Senator Cavanagh’s speech addressed what it was like for her growing up and feeling she had to hide her identity for fear of being different to embracing her roots and being proud of her heritage. The Senator concluded by urging the audience to speak up and become active participants in the political process as the Latino community deserves to have their voices heard.

MANA wishes to thank all the sponsors, vendors, and all the volunteers that planned, coordinated, worked and presented at the Brindis Luncheon. A big shout-out to all the award and scholarship recipients who made the occasion, a memorable event. If you feel inspired to join MANA de Metro Detroit or want to support the organization in any way, please go to our website at www.manademetrodetroit.com for more information.

El Almuerzo de Gala y Brindis MANA se llevó a cabo para apoyar y reconocer a las mujeres latinas de Metro Detroit

MANA de Metro Detroit celebró su Almuerzo Anual el pasado jueves 13 de julio en Lincoln Manor en Lincoln Park. Este evento tuvo múltiples propósitos, recaudación de fondos para apoyar el Programa de Becas MANA, así como los Programas de Mentoría Hermanitas y Tías y el Programa Hermanas. El evento también fue una oportunidad para que MANA diera un reconocimiento a las personas a sobresalientes de la comunidad.

2023 Scholarship Recipient Briana Bryant addressing the audience with her inspiring story
2023 Scholarship Recipient Briana Bryant addressing the audience with her inspiring story

El Programa de Becas MANA se estableció en 1996 y ha otorgado becas a estudiantes latinas anualmente. A partir de 2023, MANA ha brindado más de $158,000 en becas a 138 latinas. Este año, MANA amplió sus categorías de becas para incluir la Beca STEM Ellen Ochoa junto con la Beca de liderazgo Mónica L. Martínez, la Beca empresarial Carmen Muñoz y la Beca general MANA. Los beneficiarios de las becas MANA 2023 son: Chelsi Pizarro (U de M), Aracely García (CMU), Citlalli Marisol Cervantes Alvarado (WSU), Melanie Calvillo (WSU), Shalma Torres (U de M), Deysi Joven Gonzales (WSU ), Tania Almanza (Universidad de Albion), Kimberly Pineda Montiel (U de D Mercy), Elizabeth Amezcua Tepehua (WSU), Brianna Bryant (U de M), Nancy Melissa Jiménez Solís (U de M).

En el Almuerzo también se reconoció a las latinas cuyo espíritu, coraje y perseverancia demuestran su compromiso con nuestra comunidad. Este año, honramos a tres latinas excepcionales por su arduo trabajo y compromiso para mejorar las vidas de Latinx en Metro Detroit. Los ganadores del Premio Adelita 2023 de MANA son Estrella Crawford, la Dra. Vanessa Reynolds y Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Además, el premio Amigo del año de MANA fue para Raymond Lozano por su continuo trabajo de defensa en nombre de la comunidad latina. Ray también ha sido un firme partidario de MANA desde sus inicios. Todos los ganadores del premio rindieron un homenaje a sus propias Adelitas, Tías y Abuelas, así como a todos los mentores que apoyaron sus objetivos profesionales a lo largo del camino. La Dra. Vanessa Reynolds instó a los beneficiarios de la beca a utilizar todos los recursos universitarios a su disposición y mantenerse conectados con su tía/mentora de MANA.

Keynote Speaker, Mary Cavanagh, Michigan State Senator
Keynote Speaker, Mary Cavanagh, Michigan State Senator

La oradora principal del evento fue la Honorable Mary Cavanagh, del Senado del Estado de Michigan. La Senadora Cavanagh es la mujer hispana más joven en servir en el Senado y rindió homenaje a Belda Garza (ex representante estatal) por allanar el camino en la Legislatura de Michigan. En el discurso, la Senadora abordó cómo fue para ella crecer y sentir que tenía que ocultar su identidad por temor a ser diferente, a abrazar sus raíces y estar orgullosa de su herencia. El Senador concluyó alentando a la audiencia a hablar y convertirse en partícipes activos del proceso político, ya que la comunidad latina merece que se escuchen sus voces.

MANA desea agradecer a todos los patrocinadores, proveedores y todos los voluntarios que planificaron, coordinaron, trabajaron y expusieron en el Almuerzo. Se felicitó a todos los ganadores de premios y becas que hicieron de la ocasión, un evento memorable. Si se siente inspirado para unirse a MANA o desea apoyar a la organización, visite nuestro sitio web en www.manademetrodetroit.com para obtener más información.

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