Ella Rises

Ella Rises was founded in 2020 by Nadia Aguilar Cates. As the organization grew, she brought in three amazing women to help grow her vision and lead in various roles. Our goal is to inspire Latina girls with hope, confidence, and purpose; to continue their education, become community leaders, and preserve their cultural heritage. We believe Ella Rises will impact the lives of our participants, their families, and our communities with unity, a bridge between cultural differences, and an empowering cycle of progress. For this purpose, we offer FREE art, S.T.E.M., emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial workshops for Latina youth between ages 11 and 18. We facilitate virtual and in-person workshops inspired by Hispanic heritage and administered by skilled Latina mentors and other role models.