Nora de Hoyos Comstock & Maria C. Ferrer
Las Comadres Para Las Americas
Interview Title:
The Comadre Tradition: Uplifting Each
Other Every day!
Interview available:
Monday, October 14, 2024
at 12:00 pm CT
"Las Comadres de Las Comadres"
La comadre is a very special mujer! One that through culture, friendship, common interest, and purpose is a true amiga or sister. Imagine over 7,000 comadres across the Americas meeting every month to build community, learn and laugh together, and expand their professional network.
Over 25 years ago, Nora Comstock had a vision: Latinas could support and uplift each other like our beloved comrades. Joining her in this work is Maria Ferrer who in the tradition of passing leadership to the next generation will be leading Las Comadres in the future.
Interview is available at 12:00 pm CT on
Monday, October 14, 2024
Stay in touch with
Nora de Hoyos Comstock & Maria C. Ferrer
Key Moments:
[02:35] Nora’s Early Life and Education
[06:12] Founding Las Comadres Para Las Americas
[10:45] The Importance of Social Capital
[15:30] Leadership and Advocacy in the Latino Community
[20:10] Overcoming Challenges as a Latina Leader
[25:20] Recognized as a Latina of Influence
[28:45] Advice to Young Latinas on Building Careers
[32:15] Final Thoughts on Empowering Latinas Globally
Our host:
Dr. Juana Bordas
is recognized as an elder and icon in the world of leadership, diversity, and the advancement of Latinos, women, and communities of color. She was the founding president of the National Hispana Leadership Institute, received the International Leadership Association Life-Time Achievement Award, and the first Latina faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. Bordas is the author of The Power of Latino Leadership - Ahora!
