CONTRIBUTOR AUTHORS
Volume 1
Ginger Sepulveda
“In construction if you are a man, you are competent until proven otherwise. If you are a woman, it is the exact opposite.”
Jennifer Vollbrecht
“The instant freedom and sense of purpose that I felt when I made this career move was unmistakable.”
Andrea Vigil
“To all the young girls entering the construction industry or wanting to pursue entrepreneurship, confidence is key.”
Carmen Chucrala
“It was such a struggle being a Latina in the construction world of machismo.”
Edith Yanez
“It’s time to stop contouring ourselves to fit and start claiming our place at the decision table.”
Darlene Martinez
“When you are on the path to success, always keep your mind present and heart open to what mountain you can climb next.”
Patricia Bonilla
“The passion to help others and the internal desire to be successful were bigger than myself.”
Janet Paredes
When you meet the most broken version of you it’s also an opportunity to meet the strongest version of you.”
Jeysi Zuniga
“When we Latinas build, we’re not just raising buildings; we’re elevating hopes, forging opportunities, and shaping better futures.”
Vanessa Delgado
“Through unplanned turns and career cycles, I discovered that I loved building and creating development projects in underserved communities.”
Estefania Roa
“My life is not just about overcoming obstacles but about embracing each obstacle as an opportunity to grow.”
Victoria Busch
“To learn how to not escape from my dark moments but love myself there as well.”
Lina Garcia Seabold
“My success has not been without hurdles but my desire to proceed ‘con ganas’ has always been there.”
Patty Ortega
The dusty job sites taught me that, just like the buildings rising around me, life was a continuous process of evolution.”
Rosie Rodriguez
“My story is a small glimpse into what is possible, with a little bit of vision, a whole lot of faith, and help from our community.”
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