The Young Women’s STEAM Academy inaugural Women’s Conference earlier this week gave students and other participants a chance to hear inspiring stories and messages from successful women leaders in a variety of fields. Featured speakers for the “Be-YOU-tiful” conference included: Emcee Dr. Tamekia Brown, EPISD chief academic officer; Congresswoman Veronica Escobar; Georgina Perez, State Board […]Read More
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With new members and a new year, organizers with the ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ non-profit look to 2021 with positivity and a renewed mission of empowerment for women of all ages nationwide. Local broadcast journalist Iris Lopez, founder of the organization, has overseen the growth from a one-woman-team in early 2020 to a diverse team of […]Read More