Ellen Ochoa: Ellen Ochoa is a Mexican-American astronaut and engineer who became the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993.

Ochoa has logged over 978 hours in space, including missions on the Space Shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station. She has received numerous awards for her achievements in science and technology, and currently serves as the Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Ochoa is a trailblazer in the field of aerospace and an inspiration to aspiring scientists and engineers around the world.

 

 

 

 

Pablo Picasso: Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of the Cubist movement in art. He is widely considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his groundbreaking artistic innovations and diverse body of work.

Picasso’s impact on modern art continues to be celebrated worldwide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriela Mistral: Gabriela Mistral was a Chilean poet, educator, diplomat, and feminist who became the first Latin American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945.

Mistral’s poetry addresses themes of love, motherhood, nature, and social justice, and she is considered one of the most important literary figures in Latin American literature. Mistral’s work continues to inspire readers and scholars around the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roberto Clemente: Roberto Clemente was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. Clemente was a trailblazer for Latinx athletes and a humanitarian who dedicated much of his time off the field to charitable work.

He was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the first Latin American and Caribbean player to receive this honor.

 

 

Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed in August 2009, becoming the first Hispanic justice and the third woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.

Justice Sotomayor has a distinguished legal career and is known for her insightful opinions and advocacy for social justice issues. She is considered a trailblazer for women, minorities, and the Hispanic community in the legal profession and the judiciary.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s was born to Puerto Rican parents and is proud of her heritage. Sotomayor has spoken openly about the influence of her Puerto Rican culture and upbringing on her life, values, and perspectives as a Supreme Court Justice.

 

 

Junot Díaz: Junot Díaz is a prominent Dominican American writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his novels, short stories, and essays that explore themes of immigration, identity, and the Dominican-American experience. Díaz’s critically acclaimed works include “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” and “Drown,” which have garnered him numerous accolades and established him as a leading voice in contemporary literature.

 

 

 

RI Latin State Leaders

RI Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Senator Sandra Cano:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Representative Leonela Felix: