Latina Leader | Community Builder | Changemaker

Creative Connections, a nonprofit based in Norwalk, CT, has empowered young people to discover their voices and identities and share their cultures and stories through the exchange of art.

Too often, neurodivergent children are discouraged from learning more than one language. Yet research and lived experience say otherwise. Bilingualism can strengthen cognitive flexibility, deepen social connection, and expand problem-solving skills.