Today we celebrate Maricruz Torres! YWCA Yakima is on a mission to empower women. #52women52weeks was created to celebrate and highlight the amazing women & #SHEros in the #yakimavalley. We are proud to share more about Maricruz Torres.
What is one word that describes you perfectly?
Determined.
What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders?
Believe in yourself and follow your dreams/passion and don’t be afraid to speak up. Also, take time to prioritize self-care and mental health.
What makes you happy?
My family and friends, the beach, and seeing my five month old reach milestones brings me joy.
How do you measure success?
Success is accomplishing small/big goals I set for myself. I enjoy helping others and encouraging them to reach their personal goals is also success to me.
What historical event inspires you the most?
I don’t have one in particular, but what inspires me is all the brave women in history who have stood up for what they believed in and pushed for change knowing there could be repercussions.
What is your favorite quote and why?
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending”. – C.S Lewis. It’s a reminder if things didn’t turn out as expected you can always change the outcome and learn/grow from it.