Nina launched the “Aid for Ecuador” campaign in response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador in April 2016. More than 660 people have been killed, with more than 27,000 injured. Thousands of homes, businesses, public buildings and schools are in ruins. Nina Vaca explained: “While the disaster has already faded from the headlines, the acute needs of …
The inspiration to launch this campaign came after Houston-based Solo Mujeres magazine named Nina Woman of the Year at the 11th annual Tribute to the Hispanic Woman. The event was a celebration in commemoration of the International Day of the Woman on March 8. The Solo Mujeres campaign, benefited the next generation of Latina leaders. $11,000 went directly to women looking to expand their educational opportunities …
Moments after the devastating 2016 earthquake in Ecuador, Nina Vaca jumped into action to help the country where she was born. She started gathering donors to support her Aid for Ecuador campaign as she competed in the “Escape from Alcatraz” triathlon in San Francisco. Nina collected $100,000 for Aid for Ecuador to help entrepreneurs rebuild their businesses. After Nina’s visit …
The Aspen Institute is one of the finest change-making institutions in the world, and I consider it a privilege to be a part of the Henry Crown Fellowship, which was its first fellowship program. Since its creation, many others have been started, including the Liberty and Rodel Fellowships, and several fellowships based on geographic regions, including Africa, the Middle East, China, …