Writer: Linda R. My name is Linda and I am a junior at eCALS high school. I love listening and singing to a variety of genres of music in both English and Spanish. I find genuine happiness in being able to have those true belly laughs with those who I care about. As a result, I am someone who often makes very silly and sometimes "bad" jokes; but always well intentioned. When I first heard about the opportunity to be a part of GBLA, I was immediately intrigued. To me, unity between women is so empowering and awe inspiring, and to be able to be a part of something as such, is amazing. Alongside the rest of the girls in our group, I hope that we create a positive impact in our community that will be carried on and remembered. And, who knows? With more people to tell my jokes to, my chances at being a comedian could rise.
Social Media: Jennifer M. My name is Jennifer Gonzalez, but I usually go by the name Jenn. I am a senior at eCALS. I enjoy listening to music. Some of my favorite artists are Lana Del Rey and Melanie Martinez. I like spending time with my friends and being adventurous with them. I love taking pictures of things I see throughout my day. School is one of the things I find very important to me because I enjoy learning and educating myself about the world. Being a Chicana woman, I want all women of color to stand for justice and equality. Women are the future and it is important for us to focus on ourselves. I wish for the world to give equal human rights to all women no matter where we come from.
Spokesperson: Merie M. I'm Merie Mesa, a seventeen year old Senior at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars. Ever since I was little, I have been very fascinated with the ways the universe works. I am also very passionate about my culture and how it has evolved over time; I'm proud to be a Latina. I envision a bright future for my community. Although we go through rough times, I know that women of all ages, color and ethnicity are going to be main proctor of this big change.
Videographer: Evelyn B. Hi my name is Evelyn Baltazar, I am 17 years old and currently a senior at eCALS. I love meeting new people and learning new things. My favorite things to do is go to the beach and watch movies on Netflix.
Art Director: Carina Z. Hello my name is Carina Zamora and I am in the 11th grade. I was born in Michoacan, Mexico and I am the oldest from my siblings. I will be the first in my family to attend college. In regards to my personality, I am very friendly and helpful because I enjoy helping in my community. I would also consider myself very artistic because I love drawing, singing, and dancing. Another thing I love is my culture; I think it has the best food and music. Two of my major goals for the future are to travel and to have a career that I enjoy and provides me a stable living. One of my visions for the future are to live in a society in which there is gender equality and women are acknowledged for their abilities. I want live in a community in which more and more women feel confident about themselvesand can help one another, rather than putting each other down because I feel that together we are more powerful.
Art Director: Diana M. Hi my name is Diana Martinez and I’m quite shy. I love to draw because it calms me. I also watch anime because it's what I love to do. Whether I'm bored or not I start playing video games online because it's quite fun.
Web Designer: Mileydi E. Hi my name is Mileydi and I am a junior at eCALS and though I may not be the most artistic, I love painting. I also enjoy going out with my friends and laughing so much my stomach hurts. I love exploring new places even if they may be a little out of my comfort zone. I hope to become someone who helps others in the future and makes an impact on peoples lives. I love this GBLA group because it has taught me a lot of things about myself and my peers and I hope to keep this as a tradition at eCALS.
Web Designer: Emily U. Hey, my name is Emily Uribe. I'm in the 11th grade at eCALS. I enjoy watching lots of movies of any genre. I love animals, especially dogs! I consider myself to be an artsy person because I love painting drawing, etc. Lastly, I'm glad I get to be a part of a great women empowerment movement!
Finance: Christina B. Hi, I’m Christina N. Braco and I am an 11th grader at eCALS High School. I originally joined GBLA because I knew this was going to be a great program that would allow me to empower myself. I wanted to prove that men and women are alike, and that women should be offered the same opportunities as men. Some facts about me are that I love math and science and am looking forward to pursuing a career in those fields. I also enjoy drawing and reading on my own time. In the future I hope that women and men finally come to realize that we are all equal. We may all look different but that doesn’t mean we should be treated differently. Thank you for checking out my about me.
Researcher: Gabriela S. Hello my name is Gabriela Solano, I am seventeen years old and a junior at Puc eCALS high school. I'm very passionate about learning and trying new things, such as going on adventures or simply trying new foods. My favorite things to do are spending time with family, making crafts, or sitting down enjoying a good book. Although I can be shy at times I still love meeting new people and getting to know them better. Family and friendships are something that I really love and value deeply. My favorite subject in school would have to be US History because I love learning about this country's past and see how things have changed overtime. Something that I would love to do in the future would be travel to different places of the world and see what's out there. One of my goals is to get out of my comfort zone and not be afraid to do what I love. I know that if I set my mind on something I can truly accomplish anything.
*Special shoutout to our mentor, Ms. Granados, who helped make this experience much better for us and lead us along the way. Her constant support is what made all of this possible.