East Stroudsburg University\u2019s chapter of MANA, A National Latina Organization, was recently honored with MANA\u2019s Evangeline Elizondo Chapter of the Year Award.<\/p>\n
Presented at MANA\u2019s annual Hermana Conference and REACH Youth Conference on July 10-12 in Chicago, the award recognizes the regional MANA chapter that excels in the organization\u2019s mission of strengthening Latina leaders through leadership development, education, community service and advocacy.<\/p>\n
“I was truly grateful to win this award for our chapter because it shows that we aren\u2019t the only ones who notice all the work we put into our organization,\u201d said ESU MANA chapter President Oliana Cole. \u201cThere is so much behind the scenes that goes on with MANA de ESU, and I am grateful that others are noticing that and appreciate what we do.”<\/p>\n
Officially recognized as a campus organization in 2023, ESU\u2019s chapter hosts events and activities on campus and attends educational offerings organized by MANA\u2019s national chapter.<\/p>\n
Aida Garcia-Cole, ESU MANA chapter advisor and graduation services coordinator, said the chapter\u2019s success is thanks in part to the guidance of Amy Hinojosa, president and CEO of MANA, as well as the support of ESU\u2019s administration, staff and faculty.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir involvement in our fundraisers, drives, workshops, and events has been invaluable,\u201d Garcia-Cole said. \u201cWithout their support and contributions, our collegiate chapter would not be where it is today.\u201d<\/p>\n