Esther Josefina Ayuso
Esther Josefina Ayuso is considered the first professional woman architect in Belize.
Esther Josefina Ayuso is considered the first professional woman architect in Belize.
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Mónica Ponce de León is the first woman and first Latin American to serve as dean of the School of Architecture at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey (2016-2025).
Known as Juana “La Avanzadora,” or Juana “The Advancer” in English for her valiant efforts and leadership on the frontlines of the fight against colonial rule in Venezuela.
After inventing a greener way to manufacture nylon and winning several student pitch competitions, Daniela Blanco pivoted her company to focus on creating AI tools to help others across the chemical industry operate more sustainably.
Afro-Venezuelan singer
Venezuelan-American artist
Venezuelan independence patriot
Founder and Managing Director of More Than Support, a disability services agency providing support to people with physical and mental disabilities.
Tina Ramirez combined her artistic vision with years of performance and teaching experience to create and sustain the nation’s preeminent Hispanic-American dance company and school, Ballet Hispanico.
Enza García Arreaza is the author of numerous books of poetry and short fiction, among them Cállate poco a poco (Shut Up Slowly) (2008), El animal intacto (Intact Animal) (2015), and Cosmonauta (Cosmonaut) (2020).