GlobalGirl Media 2011 Teams
TEAM PINK LADIES
Yasmeen Abdullah
My name is Yasmeen Abdullah and I am 15 years old. I go to an arts high school where I learn film and theatre. I started dancing when I was six years old and became interested in singing at the age of 12. For me, listening to music is like telling a story. Singing expresses how I am feeling at the time. I plan to attend college and study Forensic Science. I am also interested in pursuing a career as a mental health counselor for high school students.
Imani Crenshaw
My name is Imani Crenshaw and I was born in Los Angeles, California. I recently graduated form West High school in Torrance. I will be attending El Camino College in the fall, and I’m planning on majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Communications. My hobbies include sports, specifically softball and cheerleading! I also enjoy swimming, dancing, traveling and horseback riding. I’m looking forward to making many connections with all the GlobalGirl staff and becoming a stronger more confidant journalist!
Wendy Garcia
My name is Wendy Garcia and I am a rising high school senior. I was raised in Downtown Los Angeles by two Mexican-born parents, which proudly makes me a Chicana. I love watching movies, and taking pictures because as everyone says, a picture tells a thousand words. Filming is one of the things I enjoy doing because it’s fun. Even though acting and filmmaking used to be just hobbies, I grew passionate about them. I want to have a career in FBI: Behavior Analysis. Media, Theatre and the FBI are my main focuses. I am a member of the club Pulse where I am free to express myself through the arts. I am also part of the Community Awareness Club where I’m exposed to scholarships and promote undocumented student rights. I have been part of Immaculate Conception Church, a Roman Catholic Church, since I was five years old and since then I’ve participated in choir and a youth group called “Angeles De La Immaculada.” My biggest dream is to do a musical or a movie where I get to sing, dance and act. Through GlobalGirl Media, I hope to share the struggles of millions of girls like me, who want to break the patriarchal culture, want to stop discrimination against real women who have curves, and who want to have women’s voices heard.
Denise Peralta
My name is Denise Peralta and I was born in Los Angeles, California. I am currently 16 years old and have completed my sophomore year of high school. I was part of the basketball team my sophomore year and now I have joined the cheer squad. I enjoy being active and trying new things, for the sake of having an idea of what I want in the future. I am a girl that enjoys reading, dancing, playing sports and interacting with friends. My goals are to attend a four-year University and earn a degree in Forensic Psychology. I hope to achieve my goals by continuing to be a high honor roll student, with a 4.05 GPA. I am someone who does not settle for less, therefore, I continue to search for a variety of things to do and learn from – especially from GlobalGirl Media.
TEAM DYNAMIC
Elizabeth Flores
My name is Elizabeth Flores and I live in South Central Los Angeles. Growing up in a tough community, I have faced hardships, losses and obstacles. Through the support of my family and friends, I have become a tenacious person who will succeed in life. I aspire to help support my family and work in the entertainment industry. I want to motivate young adults to accomplish their dreams and believe in themselves. I will be attending UC San Diego in the fall.
Karina Martinez
My name is Karina Martinez and I am 15 years old. I was born and raised in East Los Angeles. I am a sophomore in high school. My hobbies include exercising by jogging in the morning, dancing in competitions, and experimental cooking. My goals in life are to become an FBI agent or a court interpreter. Another goal in my life is to have my poems published. I’ve been passionate about criminal justice since I was eleven years old; I find criminal justice interesting because I like solving mysteries through seeking out clues to solve problems.
Andrea Reyes
My name is Andrea Reyes and I am 16 years old. I attend high school in Dowtown Los Angeles. I like to play soccer; my favorite team is America. I also love dancing. I decided to participate in GlobalGirl Media because it sounded interesting and I want to experience new things. I am really interested in learning how to use a camera and be a reporter. I hope this helps me decide what I want to be in life.
Ariana Seymore
My name is Ariana Seymore and I am a sophomore in high school. I am on my school’s debate team and am involved with many Science programs. I like to read and play volleyball for fun. I’m really interested in different cultures and traveling around the world. I also have a strong interest in pop culture and fashion. Although I’m not really sure what career path I want to take, I do know that I want to have a career that helps others in need and changes lives for the better.
GlobalGirl Media 2010 Teams
TEAM RED
Diana Torres-Luevanos is currently a student in East Los Angeles. She is a member of the JROTC and is the Battalion Sergeant Major. Diana likes to spend time with her friends and write novels in her spare time. Her goal in life is to publish one of her novels and to grow up to have both a successful and steady family and career.
Brenda Solis is a sophmore student in High School. She was raised in El Sereno. She likes variety and isn’t afraid to try new things. She has many dreams and goals and hopes to one day be part of a team producing TV shows and movies. Conspiracies fascinate her and she hopes to one day uncover one. She is a GlobalGirl — this our world and her voice.
Martha Mejia is eighteen years old and a junior in High School. For the first seventeen years of her life she grew up and attended schools in Mexico. She hopes some day to make a major change to help reduce human suffering. She would like her voice to be heard because she has innovative ideas from a culturally different perspective. She considers herself a mature person with an introverted personality.
Susette Nunez is a Honduran American girl who was born and raised in Los Angeles. She is a senior at Helen Bernstein High School and loves to swim and play volleyball. She is also in Leadership and loves being active at school. Her interests are writing and she plans to major in journalism with aspirations to become a reporter.
TEAM ORANGE
Maria Torres is a junior in High School. Her favorite sports are soccer, basketball, and football. Her favorite teams are Chivas, Lakers, and The Dallas Cowboys. Her dream after she graduates from high school is to study to become a Social Worker. When she has a stable career she wants to move to New York, get married, and have kids.
Rocio Ortega is currently 16 years old and lives in East Los Angeles where she attends High School. Born from two Mexican born parents she proudly represents her Mexican culture as she is bilingual. Rocio has high academic expectations for herself since she plans to attend a four-year College and double major in journalism and political science. As a GlobalGirl she plans to emphasize her values of natural born rights of humanity and the success of Mexican-Americans.
Jessica Cueva is currently a student at a junior college. She is a helpful, caring, giving, and an outgoing person once you get to know her, otherwise she is very shy. She comes from a “crazy, loving, and respectful” family, and is the oldest of four. Jessica is also very excited to be participating in an opportunity that will allow her voice to be heard, and will allow her to learn and grow from this experience.
Edith Romero is 16 years old and goes to High School. Like many other teenagers she wants to be successful in life. She lives with her mother and two other siblings. As a young lady she still doesn’t really know what to do in life so being a GlobalGirl may help her see what else is out there.
