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Latina Image Leadership Program LATINA IMAGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM is a program offered
by Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center.

We build leaders by inspiring and educating young Latina women ages 13 to 18 to achieve their full potential through the power of sisterhood. Latina Image Leadership Program builds leaders by inspiring and educating young Latina women ages 13 to 17 to achieve their full potential through the power of sisterhood. Upon completion of the program, many of the participants will become ambassadors and represent Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center at community and cultural events where they are able to put into practice the skills and knowledge they have learned and will carry with them for a lifetime. The participants will be taken through an intense 6-month course in which they will learn:

Student Voice
Art Expression
Interview Skills
Social Etiquette
Civic Engagement
Positive Self - Image
Personal Development
Academic Responsibility
Social Media Responsibility
Social-Emotional Development
Elements of: Diction, Dance, Modeling, Photo-pose

Latina Image Team
Letitia Lopez, Executive Director
Yasin Cuevas, Program Director
Guisselle Carrasquillo, Assistant Director
Marilyn Lazu, Program Coordinator
Taisha Ortiz, Program Coordinator
Gilberto PeΓ±a, Choreographer
David S. Wingate, Official Photographer
Bianca Flores , Program Coordidator, Metroparks Liason

Celebrating culture, community, and leadership at Cleveland City Hall! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·β€οΈβœ¨Our Teen Puerto Rico 2027, Alondra Burgos, h...
10/08/2026

Celebrating culture, community, and leadership at Cleveland City Hall! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·β€οΈβœ¨

Our Teen Puerto Rico 2027, Alondra Burgos, had the honor of serving as Master of Ceremonies alongside Yasin Cuevas during Cultural Day at Cleveland City Hall! 🎀✨

What a beautiful opportunity to celebrate our Hispanic heritage while representing our culture and community. Moments like these allow our young leaders to strengthen their public speaking skills, build confidence, and continue growing as voices for the next generation.

Credits:
A program of: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: .
Photos: Guiselle Carrasquillo
Edited: Nayelie NegrΓ³n
2026 Ambassadors: Samantha Diaz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: π’€π’‚π’“π’Šπ’‚π’π’π’š 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 πŸ¦‹πŸ‘‘
Teen Mexico:
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month surrounded by culture, art, and community. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·β€οΈβœ¨It was an honor for our Latina Image...
10/05/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month surrounded by culture, art, and community. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·β€οΈβœ¨

It was an honor for our Latina Image Ambassadors to be part of 78 Pueblos y 1 Bandera at CentroVilla25, welcoming Puerto Rican artist HΓ©ctor Collazo HernΓ‘ndez and his beautiful movement to Cleveland. The project has carried the Puerto Rican flag from all 78 municipalities of the island into communities throughout the diaspora as a symbol of resilience, identity, and unity.

Our ambassadors proudly shared their talents on stage and spent time creating arts and crafts with the children, making the celebration even more special. 🎨✨

What a beautiful way to celebrate our roots, pass our culture to the next generation, and remind ourselves that no matter where we are, una bandera nos une. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·

‘Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ❀️
β€”β€”
Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana rodeadas de cultura, arte y comunidad. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·β€οΈβœ¨

Fue un honor para nuestras Embajadoras de Latina Image ser parte de 78 Pueblos y 1 Bandera en CentroVilla25, recibiendo en Cleveland al artista puertorriqueΓ±o HΓ©ctor Collazo HernΓ‘ndez y su hermoso movimiento. Un proyecto que ha llevado nuestra bandera desde los 78 municipios de Puerto Rico hasta comunidades de nuestra diΓ‘spora como sΓ­mbolo de resiliencia, identidad y uniΓ³n.

Nuestras embajadoras compartieron sus talentos en el escenario y disfrutaron creando manualidades junto a los niños. 🎨✨

QuΓ© hermosa manera de celebrar nuestras raΓ­ces, compartir nuestra cultura con la prΓ³xima generaciΓ³n y recordar que, sin importar dΓ³nde estemos, una bandera nos une. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·

‘Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ❀️

Credits
A program of: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: / .
2026 Ambassadors: 𝐆𝐒π₯π₯πžπšπ§π§π²β€™π¬κ¨„ Mariangeliz Cruz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: π’€π’‚π’“π’Šπ’‚π’π’π’š 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 πŸ¦‹πŸ‘‘
Teen Mexico:
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC.

It was an honor for our Latina Image Ambassadors to be part of Esperanza, Inc.’s Fiesta of Hope, celebrating students an...
10/05/2026

It was an honor for our Latina Image Ambassadors to be part of Esperanza, Inc.’s Fiesta of Hope, celebrating students and investing in the next generation of leaders. We were especially proud to help raise funds in support of Esperanza’s scholarships, knowing that every contribution helps create more opportunities for students to continue their education. πŸŽ“πŸ’™

Thank you, Esperanza, for allowing our ambassadors to serve, give back, and witness what can happen when a community comes together to believe in its youth. ✨

Fue un honor para nuestras Embajadoras de Latina Image ser parte de la Fiesta of Hope de Esperanza, celebrando a nuestros estudiantes e invirtiendo en la prΓ³xima generaciΓ³n de lΓ­deres. Nos sentimos especialmente orgullosas de ayudar a recaudar fondos para las becas de Esperanza, sabiendo que cada contribuciΓ³n ayuda a crear mΓ‘s oportunidades para que nuestros jΓ³venes continΓΊen su educaciΓ³n. πŸŽ“πŸ’™

Gracias, Esperanza, por permitir que nuestras embajadoras sirvan a su comunidad, aporten a una causa tan especial y vean lo que podemos lograr cuando una comunidad cree en su juventud. ✨

Credits
A program of: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: / .
2026 Ambassadors: 𝐆𝐒π₯π₯πžπšπ§π§π²β€™π¬κ¨„ Mariangeliz Cruz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: π’€π’‚π’“π’Šπ’‚π’π’π’š 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 πŸ¦‹πŸ‘‘
Teen Mexico:
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC. Esperanza, Inc

🌎✨ Celebrating culture, community, and unity at the One World Day Parade! From colorful traditions and beautiful perform...
10/01/2026

🌎✨ Celebrating culture, community, and unity at the One World Day Parade! From colorful traditions and beautiful performances to the many cultures represented throughout the parade, it was a special day filled with pride, joy, and connection. ❀️

Community Unity CelebratingCulture

Credits:
Program from Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n
Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: / .
2026 Ambassadors: 𝐆𝐒π₯π₯πžπšπ§π§π²β€™π¬κ¨„ Mariangeliz Cruz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: π’€π’‚π’“π’Šπ’‚π’π’π’š 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 πŸ¦‹πŸ‘‘
Teen Mexico:
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC.

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½βœ¨ Celebrating culture, heritage, and community!Our Latina Image Leadership Program was proudly represented at the Mexi...
09/30/2026

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½βœ¨ Celebrating culture, heritage, and community!

Our Latina Image Leadership Program was proudly represented at the Mexican Flag Raising Ceremony at Cleveland City Hall by Aliany Pedraza – Teen MΓ©xico πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ and Alondra Burgos – Teen Puerto Rico πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·.

Special thanks to Emily LeBron for the invitation and coordination, and to Rey & Patricia Esparza and the Cleveland Mexican Committee for their leadership and dedication to our community. ❀️

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Β‘Viva MΓ©xico!

Cleveland

Credits
A program of: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: / .
2026 Ambassadors: 𝐆𝐒π₯π₯πžπšπ§π§π²β€™π¬κ¨„ Mariangeliz Cruz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: π’€π’‚π’“π’Šπ’‚π’π’π’š 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 πŸ¦‹πŸ‘‘
Teen Mexico: luv_ali4
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC.

✨ Celebrating our culture, our heritage & our leaders! ✨What a beautiful celebration at the City of Cleveland Hispanic H...
09/30/2026

✨ Celebrating our culture, our heritage & our leaders! ✨

What a beautiful celebration at the City of Cleveland Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Opening Ceremony! ❀️

We were so proud to see our Latina Image Ambassador 2026, Gilleannys Quintanilla, be part of the program, proudly representing Latina Image and the next generation of Latina leaders. πŸ‘‘βœ¨

An extra special congratulations to our Executive Director, Letitia Lopez, who was recognized as one of this year’s honorees! β€οΈπŸ‘πŸ½ A well-deserved recognition of her leadership, dedication, and continued impact in our community.

Thank you to Emily LeBron for the invitation and wonderful coordination, and congratulations to all the incredible honorees!

Celebrating those who lead today while inspiring those who will lead tomorrow. ✨

‘UNIDOS, SOMOS MÁS! 🌎❀️

UnidosSomosMas

Credits
A program of: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: / .
2026 Ambassadors: 𝐆𝐒π₯π₯πžπšπ§π§π²β€™π¬κ¨„ Mariangeliz Cruz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: π’€π’‚π’“π’Šπ’‚π’π’π’š 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 πŸ¦‹πŸ‘‘
Teen Mexico: luv_ali4
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC.

It was an honor to join Esperanza Inc. for their Back-to-School event! πŸ“šβ€οΈ Our ambassadors loved giving back and support...
09/22/2026

It was an honor to join Esperanza Inc. for their Back-to-School event! πŸ“šβ€οΈ Our ambassadors loved giving back and supporting the youth in our community as they get ready for a new school year. πŸŽ’βœ¨

Β‘Fue un honor acompaΓ±ar a Esperanza Inc. en su evento de Regreso a Clases! πŸ“šβ€οΈ Nuestras embajadoras disfrutaron apoyar a los jΓ³venes de nuestra comunidad mientras se preparan para un nuevo aΓ±o escolar. πŸŽ’βœ¨

Credits
A program of: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: / .
2026 Ambassadors: 𝐆𝐒π₯π₯πžπšπ§π§π²β€™π¬κ¨„ Mariangeliz Cruz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: mliyarianny
Teen Mexico:
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC. Esperanza, Inc

Representing your country is more than wearing its name across a sash. It is carrying its culture, its people, and its p...
09/21/2026

Representing your country is more than wearing its name across a sash. It is carrying its culture, its people, and its pride everywhere you go. πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄β€οΈπŸ’™

For Yarianny Santana, Teen Dominican Republic 2027, attending the Dominican Flag Raising Ceremony was a special opportunity to stand proudly alongside her community and celebrate the country she has the honor of representing. πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄βœ¨

Representar a tu paΓ­s es mucho mΓ‘s que llevar su nombre en una banda. Es llevar contigo su cultura, su gente y su orgullo a donde quiera que vayas. πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄β€οΈπŸ’™

Para Yarianny Santana, Teen RepΓΊblica Dominicana 2027, participar en la Ceremonia de Izamiento de la Bandera Dominicana fue una oportunidad muy especial para compartir junto a su comunidad y celebrar con orgullo el paΓ­s que tiene el honor de representar. πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄βœ¨

Credits
A program of: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Director: Yasin Cuevas
Assistant Director:
Social Media Manager / Ambassador Mentor: Nayelie NegrΓ³n Naomi Troncoso German
Program Coordinators: / .
2026 Ambassadors: 𝐆𝐒π₯π₯πžπšπ§π§π²β€™π¬κ¨„ Mariangeliz Cruz
Teen Puerto Rico: alondra.burgoss
Teen Dominican Republic: mliyarianny
Teen Mexico:
With: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center Letitia Lopez Project Model LLC. Club Dominicano de Cleveland πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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