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An Internship Changed the Course of Mayra Serrano’s Life to a Career in Public Health
02/03/2017 06:00am | 7605 viewsWritten by Michael O'Neill
There was never any doubt that Mayra Serrano would get the
best education possible. Her parents had immigrated from Mexico as teenagers, and
by the time Mayra came along they were determined that she would have a better
life and the educational opportunities that they never had. Her mother in particular had loved school,
and though it wasn’t possible for her, she ingrained in her daughter the
importance of college. For Mayra, it
wasn’t just an option – it was the only option.
The only way forward to break the cycle of poverty and unfulfilled
dreams.
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Second Career Helped Dr. Mary Guerra Discover a New Passion: Developing the Next Generation of Veterinary Doctors
10/02/2017 06:00am | 6725 viewsWritten by Michael O'Neil
For most people, changing careers midstream would probably define their Big Career Moment – that major turning point in their lives that enabled them to achieve a feeling of true success and purpose. But for Dr. Mary Guerra, she topped that milestone after she earned her second degree and began working as an associate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Banfield Pet Hospital, where she’s now a medical director serving multiple hospitals.
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Travelling an unexpected path to success
03/02/2017 06:00am | 6128 viewsBorn Leaders
Hispanics and Latinos who mindfully tap one or more of the six elements of an “immigrant mindset” can attract greater opportunities for success. By nature, immigrants see opportunity everywhere; more easily adapt to changing conditions; pursue their passions to uncover endless possibilities; do their jobs as if they owned the business; form strong bonds to treat colleagues and friends as family; and willingly share that success with others to keep the prosperity cycle going. Born Leaders tells their stories.
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A Passion for Pets – And For Helping Others With a Passion for Pets
18/11/2020 06:00am | 1392 viewsby Kim Perez
When she was in second grade, Taneeka Bautista saved the life of a kitten and knew right then and there that she’d found her calling. Some other kids were putting the kitten into danger with a bucket of water, and Taneeka spoke up for the kitten.
