Pilar Pinel - Giving Back to the Communities The Raised Us

Creating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their Spaces

As the founder and CEO of ELLAS, Pilar Pinel has invested her life in mentorship. ELLAS creates clear pathways for young women, particularly high school students, to achieve their dreams. By pairing them with Latina role models, the girls learn that their goals hold value. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding the cultural approach to mentorship and what it means to give back to the communities that raise us.