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The Latin Academy is a program that will educate younger generations about the complex beauty of Latino heritage and give them a strong sense of belonging, which will in turn create opportunities that can help foster a society of diversity and inclusion. This workshop-based program for children and young adults reinforces the Spanish language and culture through cooking, music, travel, academics and community activities. And we are super emocionados! WHY? Because 50.5 million Americans speak Spanish Because 2nd and 3rd generations of Latinos can’t talk to their abuelo’s in Spanish. Because parents can’t just “speak Spanish at home” to teach them an language and culture…it’s not enough. Because Latino ancestors are something to talk about. About the Founder: Since transitioning from her Digital Marketing career and becoming a mother to her two daughters, Melissa learned more about the lack of Spanish education and support available to children. She created this cultural immersion workshop program, The Latin Academy, to fill this need. Melissa's BA in Corporate Communication, and minor in Latin American & Caribbean Studies helped foster her growing curiosity about the Latino markets in the USA, and develop a program as such. Throughout the years she have been an active participant in Latin advocacy groups as a writer, presenter, event coordinator and creative consultant. Melissa is a native New Yorker, and a second generation Latina from Puerto Rico. "My hope is to create learning communities across the US that foster cultural connection and growth for 2nd and 3rd generations...so they do not lose their language and beautiful latino traditions."- Melissa Aguilera Rober

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