Madrina Award
The Madrina Award of the Latina Leadership Network was established in 1992 to recognize the efforts of Latinas who have contributed their time and energy toward promoting the interest of Latinas in the California Community College system. Madrinas are individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and provide guidance and mentorship toward all Latinas. Their commitment to the goals of the organization is clearly evident by their actions. They are involved in professional organizations, support curriculum development, foster leadership training, build bridges with the community, and mentor and empower Latinas.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS, February 28, 2019.
Who is eligible?
- Applicant must be a Latina who is a current member of the Latina Leadership Network
- Must not be a current Executive Board member
- Nominations are open to students, classified staff, faculty, administrators, and trustees of the California Community Colleges
- Submit a completed nomination form
- Nominators & Award Reciepinets will be notified by Coming Soon!
- Award will be presented at the 32nd Annnual LLN Conference at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel in Buellton, CA on Saturday March 22, 2019
Congratulations to the Previous Madrina Award Recipients!
2020
Dr. Vanessa Marie Bustamante, MiraCosta College
2019
Stephanie Ramos, Ohlone College
2015
Glenda Moscoso, Cuesta College
2014
Martha Robles, Modesto Junior College
2012
Collen Triesch, Long Beach City College
Phyllis Arias, Long Beach City College
Rose DelGaudio, Long Beach City College
2011
Maria Elena Ramirez, Ohlone College
2010
Nancy Retes, Butte College
2009
Carmen Carrillo, Los Angeles Habor College
Felicia Osnaya, Modesto College
2008
Janet Florez, Cuesta College
2007
Josie Gutierrez, Evergreen Valley College
2006
Diane Gamboa, Los Angeles CCD
Adela Lopez, Fullerton College
Candelaria Owens, Mira Costa College
Connie Rodriguez, Palomar College
2005
Estella Nañez, Modesto Junior College
Maria Vasquez, City College of San Francisco
2004
Diane Verdugo, City College of San Francisco
Marie Rosenwasser, Cuesta College (Honorary Madrina)
2003
Susie P. Briones, West Hills College
Sandra Castillo, Contra Costa College
Norma Hernandez, Southwestern College
Alice G. Noriega, Yosemite CCD
Maria Singleton, Cuesta College
2002
Marge Rivas, Butte College
Martha Rodriguez, West Hills College
2001
Leticia Cavazos, Modesto Junior College
Helen McClure, Coastline College
Martha Rodriguez, West Hills College
Helen Steinmetz, College of Alameda
2000
Carmen Castellano, San Jose City College
Victoria Lugo, Mira Costa College
Lisa Montes, Mira Costa College
Cecilia Moralez-Hart, Sacramento City College
Enriqueta Lopez Ramos, Rancho Santiago College
1999
Caroline Baca Frye, Rancho Santiago CCD
Carol Justiniano, Los Angeles CCD
Olivia Mercado, State Chancellor’s Office
Gloria Negrete McLeod, Chaffey Community College
Delfina Zimmerman, Mira Costa College
Pamila Fisher, Yosemite CCD (Honorary Madrina)
1998
Martha Carreon, Rio Hondo Community College
Virginia Gurrola, Mayor of Porterville
Vera Martinez, Fullerton Community College
1997
Marguerite Albanez, Santiago Canyon College
Adele Flores, Palomar College
Yolanda Porras-Holt, Butte College
Jacquelyn V. Reza, DeAnza College
Gloria Romero, Los Angeles CCD
1996
Anita Martinez, City College of San Francisco
Ceci Medina, Cerritos College
1995
Maria Elena Martinez, East Los Angeles College
Shirley Flores-Munoz, Cabrillo College
Enriqueta Ramos, Rancho Santiago Community College
Maria Nieto-Senour, San Diego Community College
Judith Valles, San Bernardino Community College
Vivian Blevins, Rancho Santiago Community College (Honorary Madrina)
1994
Vivian Calderon, Los Medanos Community College
Rita Cepeda, California Community Colleges
Rosalie Eskew, San Jose City College
Connie Hernandez, Contra Costa College
Olivia Mercado, State Chancellor’s Office
Lillian Roybal-Rose, Cross-cultural Communication Consultant
1993
Mary Castellanos, Rancho Santiago Community College
Yvonne Gallegos, California Community Colleges
Maria Sheehan, Modesto Junior College
1992
Olga Arenivar, Los Medanos College
Virginia Hansen, Southwestern College