Soledad Quartucci

Founder, CEO @Latina Republic

Irvine, CA, US

About Latina Republic: Latina Republic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to dismantling stereotypes of immigrants and Latinx communities by amplifying their voices and sharing their stories. Through our initiatives, we aim to empower underrepresented communities and challenge the negative narratives often associated with Latinx populations.As the CEO and Founder of Latina Republic, I have led the organization since its inception in 2015, with the mission of advocating for immigrants and Latinx communities by providing a platform for their stories. Over time, I expanded our focus to address the social and emotional well-being of these communities, ensuring our impact goes beyond advocacy and into meaningful, tangible support.Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:Leadership & Vision: Founded and lead Latina Republic, guiding its mission to dismantle stereotypes of Latinx and immigrant communities. Storytelling & Advocacy: Built a platform dedicated to sharing the untold stories of immigrants and Latinx individuals, allowing their voices to be heard and challenging harmful societal narratives. Developed campaigns and programs to highlight these communities’ resilience, strength, and contributions.Program Development - Adelante:Adelante Virtual Immigrant Support Program: During the COVID-19 pandemic, I created and launched Adelante, a comprehensive virtual support initiative that served two primary groups: the children of farmworkers and frontline workers.Adelante Virtual Tutoring Program: Hired, led and mentored a team of virtual tutors, providing mentorship, and social-emotional learning to children.Adelante Mamas: Designed a dedicated English language program for farmworkers, offering virtual classes tailored to their schedules and circumstances and connected participants to crucial resources.Case Management: Led the case management component of Adelante.

UC Irvine

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, History

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

M.A. Student in Clinical Psychology Emphasis: Marriage & Family Therapy with Latinx Communities, Aliento – The Center for Latinx Communities Graduate School of Education and Psychology