Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman in Space. She logged nearly 1,000 hours in space over the course of four missions between 1999 and 2002. She went on to become the first Hispanic head of the Johnson Space Center. She has written a bilingual children's book 'We Are All Scientists' and is an advocate for STEM education.
Monthly Spotlight
Dr. Adelaida Rosario
Lieutenant - US Public Health Service
Dr. Adelaida Rosorio, PhD, a lieutenant in the US Public Health Service, grew up in Guam and Miami, learning the rich history and culture of her Chamorro and Cuban identities, and what inspired her to go into publc service with the US Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Rosario studies the connections between behaviors and social and cultural determinants and how these factors affect health dispaities for different minority communities. She has worked with Hispanic and Pacific Islander populations to study how these factors relate to early childhood development, mental health, risk behaviors, HIV/AIDS prevention, and substance abuse . Dr Rosario has also explored the role of indigenous spiritual systmes and how they may complement traditional healthcare systems.
Her research on recruitment and retention methods to reach underserved populations led to the development of a tracking protocol for recent undocumented Hispanic immigrants in a longitudinal study. Dr. Rosario is alos the co-chair of the Trans-NIH Special Populations Research Forum Special Interest Group, which brings together researchers from across NIH to study effective methods for increasing diversity in the biomedical workforce.
Dr Rosario earned her Ph.D. in social welfare from Flrida International University in Miami, Florida in 2014, where she studied the psychosocial effects of an indigenous religion practiced by Latina women. th cancer. She earned her M.A. in Micronesian Studies from the University of Guam in Mangilao, where she examined how cultural preferences influenced gynecological healthcare. Dr . Rosario also holds a B.A. in psychology with a minor in religious studies from FIU.
We honor all veterans and those in the Armed Forces. Did you know that soldiers of Spanish or Latin American descent have fought in every U.S. conflict since the Revolutionary War. There have been over 60 Hispanic Medal of Honor winners. Latinos are about 19% of the U.S. population and according to the Department of Defense statistics, make up 17% of active duty service members. The Marine Corps has the highest percentage (23%) of Latino active duty members.
We love to eat! Below, please find some of our favorite Latino owned food brands......Enjoy!!
Loisa
Named for the NYC Lower East Side barrio, one of the hearts of Puerto Rican Cuisine. Spice blends made with quality ingredients.
Muchacha Coffee
Muchacha translates into young woman, and this messaging is integrated into everything from the mission to the branding. Dedicated to opening opportunities in the coffee industry for young women.
Siete
Mexican American food company is a family effort. Grain free tortillas, hot sauces, dairy free quest and more. Yum!
Alumbra Cellars
Alumbra is big on sustainable farming practices and is intentional about being good stewards of the environment. Family farm converted to a vineyard.
787 Coffee
Creative coffee offerings that reflect the region where the beans are sourced. Order online. Delicious cafe.
Brewjeria
Brewing company with over a decade of creating quality ales. They work with non profit organizations dedicated to supporting organizations that address disparities in historically excluded communities.
Did you know.....
Hispanic consumers in the U.S. control a total of $1.5 trillion in buying power, up 212% this decade according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia. There are 62.3 million Hispanics living in the USA, representing 19% of the U.S. population. U.S. born and foreign-born Hispanics are not exactly the same although the same language is shared. Like in any other culture that migrates to the United States and has children born in the USA, preferences evolve.According to the UCLA newsroom, Nationwide, Latinos cast 16.6 million votes in 2020, an increase of 30.9% over the 2016 presidential election. By comparison, turnout was 15.9% greater among voters of all races.
Hispanic Nobel Prize Laureates
In our busy life, we forget the many contributions Hispanics have made crossing all frontiers.
Nobel laureate in Chemistry
Professor Mario Molina
1995, Mexico
For his work in atmospheric chemistry.
Nobel laureate in Medicine
Dr. Severo Ochoa
1958, Spanish American
discovery of the mechanisms in the biological synthesis of ribonucleic acid.
Cesar Milstein, 1984, Argentina
Nobel Peace Prize
Rigoberta Menchu, 1992
Guatemalen, Human Rights Activist
Oscar Arias Sanchez, 1987
Costa Rican, President of Costa Rica
Garcia Robles, 1982
Mexican, Delegate -UN Assembly
Adopho Perez Esquivel, 1980
Argentina, Human Rights & Sculptor
Carlos de Saavadera Lamas, 1936
Argentina, Political Mediato
Juan Manuel Santos, 2016, Colombia
Nobel Laureate in Literature
Octavio Paz, 1990, Mexican
Camilo Jose Cela, 1989, Spain
Vicente Aleixandre, 1977, Spain
Pablo Neruda, 1971 Chilean
Miguel Angel Asturias, 1967, Guatemala
Juan Ramon Jimenez, 1956, Puerto Rican resident
Jacinto Benavente, 1922, Spanish
Mario Vargas Llosa, 2010, Peru/Spain
10 Hispanic Pioneers in Medicine, according to the AAMC
Carlos Juan Finlay, MD (1833-1915), Cuba. Solving the Yellow Fever Mystery
Jose Celso Barbosa, MD (1857-1921) Puerto Rico. Treated soldiers during Spanish American War. Visionary. 1st Puerto Rican to graduate medical school on the mainland. Articulated a need for employment based health insurance which was a radical idea at the time.
Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, Phd RN (1920-2010) Panama. Nursing Pioneer
Helen Rodriguez Trias, MD NY/PR. Fought sterilization abuse.
Julio Frenk MD, (1953-) Germany/Mexico. Worldwide Well-being.
Jane Delgado, PhD. (1953-) Empowering millions
Antonia Novello, MD (1944-) Puerto Rico, Fighting for the vulnerable
Nora Volkow, MD . Mexico. 1956-) Insights into addiction.
Serena Aunon-Chancellor, MD 91976-) 1st Hispanic physician to travel to space.