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Welcome to the Midwest Mujeres Blogs and Resources page.
To access the Spanish version, please toggle the translation tab to Spanish. This tab can be found at the top of the website on desktop and mobile.
Bienvenido a la página de blogs y recursos de Midwest Mujeres.
Para acceder a la versión en español, cambie la pestaña de traducción a español. Esta pestaña se puede encontrar arriba.


Milsa Nagaraj, Choosing a Future of Her Own
Meet Milsa Nagaraj, Choosing a Future of Her Own. She is a Mexican immigrant and emergent nonprofit leader in Madison whose journey connects education, family, and the courage to ask for support. After years of balancing work and motherhood, Milsa Nagaraj invested in her education. Today, she brings that experience to serving her Madison community. Join us Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Goodman Community Center to hear her story and others. At 3 PM, we will have a community altar, an

Midwest Mujeres
2 days ago3 min read


Jackie Holland: A Quiet and Present Latina Leader in the Human Resources Field
Meet Jackie Holland, a bilingual HR leader redefining strength through quiet leadership, self-trust, and the courage to be heard. Meet her and the 2026 Midwest Mujeres' Voices & Dreams Academy cohort on Sunday, November 1 at 3 PM at the Goodman Community Center. Jackie Holland has built a career helping others navigate difficult conversations. Now she is learning that her own quiet voice carries power.

Midwest Mujeres
2 days ago3 min read


Monica Weitzel Creating Connection Through Community
Monica Weitzel's professional journey is connected by one purpose: helping people feel welcomed, valued, and part of something meaningful. Join her on Sunday, Nov 1, at the Goodman Community Center at 3 PM for the community altar and at 5 PM for our storytelling show and dinner.

Midwest Mujeres
2 days ago3 min read


Empowering Women Workshops: Empowering Women Through Midwest Mujeres
Midwest Mujeres Collective is all about empowering women through connection, education, and opportunity.

Midwest Mujeres
Sep 264 min read


Cyber Cafecito: Celebrate over the Lunch hour Latino Heritage Month
Meet the women at this exclusive preview event! Help us help them--get some practice speaking to a virtual audience!
Araceli Esparza
Sep 232 min read


The Doors Are Still Open: Tu Voz Belongs Here Voices & Dreams Academy
Join Voices & Dreams Academy 2026, a bilingual leadership and storytelling program for Latina and Black women. Build confidence, amplify tu voz, and bring your dreams forward. Applications close September 1.

Midwest Mujeres
Aug 232 min read


The American Dream Through the Eyes of Women from the Americas
For some women, the dream is surviving discrimination and refusing to let it define them. For others, it is creating opportunities for the next generation that they never had themselves. Join Voices & Dreams Academy and create your story and impact your community.

Midwest Mujeres
Jun 263 min read


Midwest Mujeres: From Breaking Isolation to Building Social Capital
When we started, we set out to break the isolation of Latinas living in the Midwest. Today, we are building something even bigger: a community where women can find connection, joy, rest, leadership, opportunity, and belonging.
Araceli Esparza
Jun 194 min read


Learning Together: Alzheimer's, Dementia, and the Power of Community
Midwest Mujeres hosted a Spanish-language workshop on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving for Latino families. Learn about warning signs, caregiving strategies, local resources, and community support available in Madison, Wisconsin.

Midwest Mujeres
Jun 22 min read


The Role of the Family in the Face of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
We would like to invite you to a very important workshop for our families:
Alzheimer and Other Dementias: The Role of Family. This workshop will be in Spanish. A bilingual buddy system will be available.
Thursday, May 28, at 5 PM at the Midwest Mujeres offices.
This Spanish-language space was created for families, caregivers, and individuals who want to learn more about the signs of Alzheimer’s, caregiving strategies, and the resources available for our community.

Midwest Mujeres
May 141 min read
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