Board of Directors
LUZ MARIA VILLANUEVA
Ph.D. AND M.A. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Founder | President
As a certified Counselor and Instructor, PsiChi member, Dr. Luz has taught Psychology and Cross-Cultural Studies. She has provided mental health assistance for individuals and families throughout her career and led many workshops on Sexuality, Self-Esteem, Love, Parenting and many more.
Dr. Luz has written for a bi-weekly column called "La Prensa" Newspaper as well as leading a radio show (1030 AM) "En Familia con la Doctora Luz".
Aside from being President and founder of Latinas with Purpose, Dr. Luz is also the Owner and President of "Discover Passion with Dr. Luz"
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ANA
ITUARTE
Founder | Business Development
Born in Leon, Guanajuato and lived in San Diego almost all of her life, Ana considers herself to be bi-national and bi-cultural.
"I’m a single mom, I’m a daughter, I’m a sister, I’m a friend. What I stand for in life is people being bigger than what they know themselves to be.
My contribution to people is inside of love and generosity, causing a transformation in the world through leadership."
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DR. MARTHA
GONZALEZ BARRAZA
Founder | Vice President
I love challenges, my structure is designed to be the access to the transformation of others, I am passionate about the nature of the human being and the difference that each of us make in the world.
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Me encantan los retos, mi estructura esta diseñada para ser el acceso a la transformacion de los demas, me apasiona la naturaleza del ser humano y la diferencia que cada uno de nosotros hacemos en el mundo.
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SARAH
PINTO
Founder | Communications Director
A Public Health professional, specializing in Health Communications.
"I love autumn, roller skating, and my two cats, Peanut and Jerry. I love being with people and seeing them achieve their dreams. I aim to be a space of love so others can be loved for exactly who they are and who they want to be."