At only age 8, Madison McGuire already has big dreams and has her plans set on becoming an Olympian. Madison McGuire has been in gymnastics for four years now and has come a long way, but not without the help of her family. She has a twin, three brothers, a loving mother, father and stepmother [...]

Meet a modern day superwoman. A Senior in high school, Laura Saldivar has a resume most college grads wish they had. Before the age of 17, she implemented teen driving safety programs in Illinois through several educational outreach programs. As an advocate for service learning, the implementation of several safe driving outreach programs, like the [...]

Calista Caroline Burns, age 11 Nominated by:  Girls Inc. of San Antonio Hometown:  San Antonio, Texas Volunteer Experience:  Calista has fed meals to the eldery during Thanksgiving. She was one of the top 5 fundraisers for the iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run Benefitting the Special Olympics. Calista has also volunteered at a local children’s home [...]

Elizabeth Lara Age: 17 Heritage: Mexican-American Hometown: Cd.Juarez, Mexico Volunteer Experience: I have volunteereed at school selling concessions during volleyball games, hosting fundraisers, participating in canned food drives, contributing to coat drives and at school festivals I have worked certain booths. Also, I have participated in the LULAC convention for women and for the BMW Passion for Fashion [...]

Nancy Martinez, age 16 Hometown: Alexandria, VA Nominated By: Noraine Buttar Volunteer Experience: Nancy volunteers for several organizations. She is one of two youth on the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria’s (SAPCA) board of directors. She also participates in all of SAPCA’s activities. Nancy served as a Project Sticker Shock volunteer, where she worked [...]

Alma Benitez, age 18 Hometown: Austin,TX Nominator: Brooke Maudlin Volunteer Experience: Alma graduated from Akins High School with honors. She was enrolled in several AP classes and still made time to volunteer at school and with Latinitas. She volunteered with the Latinitas summer camp and helped with Akins high school student organizations. Challenges She Has [...]

Leticia Hernandez,  age 16 Hometown: Austin TX Volunteer Experience: She has volunteered at a variety of places, including hospitals, schools, non-profit organizations and churches. Leticia is passionate about helping others, giving back to the community and knowing that she can make a difference. The blessings she’s received throughout her life motivate her. An array of [...]

Yessenia Lopez, age 16 Hometown: Orem, UT Nominated By: Abril Altamira, Latinos in Action Volunteer Experience: Yessenia has been in a organization and honor class called Latinos in Action for two years. She has worked with fundraisers and community service. During the school year, she tutors elementary students two times a week and assists the [...]

Karissa Amorette Ramirez Hometown: El Paso, TX Volunteer Experience: Karissa is the historian of the MacAurther National Junior Honor Society, where she participated in more than 1000 community service hours in various projects during her school year. Karissa is also involved with her local Avon branch were she helps at woman’s shelters. This summer, Karissa [...]

Amaris Garcia Hometown: Lubbock, TX Nominated by: Christy Martinez Volunteer Experience: First, Amaris is a sophomore at Texas Tech University. She is also the Youth Editor for Latino Lubbock Magazine, a local bilingual newspaper. Since 2007, Amaris has written articles from a Hispanic youth perspective, recruited youth writers, served as a youth leader and delegate [...]