Preparing Latinas for Leadership, Education and Professional Studies
The Mission
The mission of Quince Project is to provide young Latinas with the tools they need
to succeed in the new millennium. Our objective is to encourage Latina girls (ages 13-17) to become leaders in their communities, seek higher education, and
achieve meaningful professional careers.
About the Handbook
This book is a product of years of involvement with San Diego Latina organizations that promoted educational programs for young Latinas. It is based on important concepts and principles for Latina success and satisfaction with life. The 21 Day Quince Adelante Handbook challenges participants to read a little, try a few interesting activities and reflect. Participants will clarify want they want from life and will help create a plan for how to make their dreams come true.
We intend to “grow” the project and eventually make it applicable to girls from all cultural groups. Thanks to a recent grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the handbook is NOW available!
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About the Authors and Graphic Designer
Mica Estrada-Hollenbeck -
Dr. Estrada-Hollenbeck earned her BA at U.C. Berkeley in psychology (1989), with a minor emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies. She resumed her academic training at Harvard University, where she received her MA (1992) and Ph.D. (1997) in Social Psychology. In addition to raising three lively boys, she is an Adjunct Professor at CSUSM, a writer and community activist. As a professional and as a volunteer, she has worked with non-profits to empower Latinas through education and promote global thinking among all our youth.
Leticia Chavarria Iglesias - As both a professional and as a volunteer, Ms. Chavarria-Iglesias has spent over 15 years working with the Latino community in North San Diego county as a health-care advocate, parent educator, and program developer. A multi-talented woman, she recently received her M.B.A. and intends to share her business knowledge, as well as her enthusiasm for success with our communities’ youth.
Laura Negrete Silva - earned her B.A. in graphic design from San Diego State University in 2005. In the same year she started Laura Silva Design, a full service, freelance graphic design studio. Her work can be viewed at laurasilvadesign.com. In addition to graphic design, she raises two small boys and contributes to the community through providing innovative and professional design for non-profit organizations.
**Quince is a project of Civic Light Projects, a non profit organization dedicated to developing and implementing projects that promote economic, educational and cultural prosperity. Go to www.civiclight.org for more information.