Soy Latina

06/23/2026

🎉🐾 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, SOUTH SIDE! 🐾🎉

Soy Latina is beyond excited to officially welcome South San Antonio High School - Home of the Bobcats 💜🐾 to the Soy Latina family for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year!

Get ready, Bobcats, because something powerful is coming your way!

We are bringing mentorship, leadership development, cultural pride, sisterhood, and opportunity directly to your campus, and we cannot wait to meet our future Hermanitas! 💜✨

Let’s grow, lead, and rise together.
¡Vamos Bobcats! 🐾🔥

¡Bienvenidas, Hermanitas! 💜

06/20/2026

Our Soy Latina girls shared a meaningful bonding experience during today’s intimacy session. In a relaxing and therapeutic environment, the girls engaged in an open and honest discussion centered around the theme, “Your Body Is Your Temple.”

Led by trained therapist Doctora Nikki Martinez, the conversation created a safe space for our Hermanitas to reflect on where they are in this season of life, while encouraging self-awareness, self-respect, and healthy decision-making.

These important conversations empower our girls to embrace their worth, honor their bodies, and build confidence as they navigate their journey into adulthood.

At Soy Latina, we believe that creating spaces where young women feel seen, heard, and supported is essential to their growth and development.

Rooted in Culture, Rising in Power. 💜✨

06/12/2026

✨ Exciting News from Soy Latina! ✨

As we prepare for another incredible year of empowering young Latinas, we are excited to announce some important leadership updates. Please join us in welcoming our new Board Chair, Judy Razo!

Judy currently serves as Vice President of Experience & Growth, at Community First Health Plans where she leads efforts to make healthcare more accessible, engaging, and impactful for the communities they serve. With more than 25 years of experience in marketing, advertising, communications, and business development, Judy has built a reputation as a visionary leader who transforms challenges into opportunities and creates meaningful connections through her work.

Throughout her career, Judy has led initiatives in marketing, digital communications, community engagement, public relations, and provider education, helping strengthen organizations, expand access to resources, and elevate community impact. Her passion for advocacy, education, and inclusion is evident not only in her professional accomplishments but also through her service on numerous community boards and councils.

A proud graduate of St. Edward’s University and The University of Texas at Austin, Judy’s impressive achievements include being a McNair Scholar, Texas Creative Program graduate, 4A’s MAIP Fellow, and CAMP Scholar. In recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to our community, Judy will be inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame in 2026.

Judy’s commitment to creating opportunities, uplifting underserved communities, and empowering future generations aligns perfectly with Soy Latina’s mission. We are honored to have her leadership, guidance, and passion as we continue to help our Hermanitas grow into confident, empowered young women.

Please join us in giving Judy a warm Soy Latina bienvenida! 💜🦋

06/11/2026

✨🪩🤠 Thank you to Hello Darling Blow Dry Bar for hosting our Hello Beautiful You Workshop for the Soy Latina girls!

Our Hermanitas enjoyed an afternoon of learning the importance of skincare and haircare, basic makeup techniques, and a quick faux Dutch braid hairstyle perfect for busy days on the go. 💁🏻‍♀️

The Disco Cowgirl theme made the experience even more fun 🪩🤠💜🩷

06/10/2026

Summer may be here, but the bonds built through Soy Latina continue long after the school year ends! ☀️

Michelle recently shared a special moment with her Hermanita, welcoming her to celebrate alongside her family at her daughter’s Quinceañera. It was a beautiful reminder that the connections formed through our program often grow into lasting friendships and extended family relationships.👩🏻‍❤️‍👩🏻

We love seeing our Hermanas and Hermanitas continuing to support one another, create memories, and stay connected beyond our scheduled events.💜✨

06/06/2026

Today was our 2nd Annual Soy Latina Legendary Shopping Event, and what an incredible day it was! 🛍️💜🦋

Our Hermanitas had the opportunity to shop to their hearts’ content, finding new pieces to add to their wardrobes while creating lasting memories together.
👗👚👖👡👠🥿🩴👟

A heartfelt thank you to Premier Insurance Solutions USA for generously opening their beautiful space and helping make this special event possible.

One of the best parts of the day was watching as the girls encouraged one another, shared opinions, celebrated each other’s choices, and experienced the power of sisterhood firsthand.

Soy Latina is about more than mentorship - it’s about creating a sisterhood. 👩🏻‍🐰‍👩🏾

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success! 💜🤎🦋

06/01/2026

One more Soy Latina, dual-credit graduate! Congratulations, Sophia! 💜🦋 Your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what comes next! 🎓💫

05/18/2026

Alliyah we are so proud of your growth, leadership, and dedication 💜

Nex Gen Feature: Meet Alliyah Segovia, a driven and inspiring 17-year-old junior at John Marshall High School. From serving as a Student Athletic Trainer and member of the Girls Track Team to preparing for her induction into the Spanish National Honor Society, Alliyah continues to lead with passion and purpose.

Outside the classroom, she serves as an assistant catechist at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, helping young students prepare for their First Communion while growing in leadership, compassion, and faith.

After graduation, Alliyah plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Athletic Training with a minor in Physical Therapy, with dreams of becoming an athletic trainer in professional sports.

She describes herself as empathetic, hardworking, and compassionate, always striving to become the best version of herself. Through Soy Latina, she has gained confidence, discovered new opportunities, and learned that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.

Her message to young Latinas: “If people talk down on you or tell you that you cannot achieve something, prove them wrong. Stay focused, work hard, and show them who you are capable of becoming.”