About US

“We want to make a difference by providing supportive resources & empowering education to promote a healthy lifestyle for Latinas, their families, and community!”

Our Mission

To provide supportive resources that empower Latinas, and their families, to lead a healthy lifestyle

About Us

LatinaStrong Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

We were founded in 2013 with the vision to unite women through health, wellness, and empowerment. We serve as a platform to educate Latinas and their families about physical and mental health via a supportive network of experts.

Our goals include:

Engaging Latino communities via grassroots events, programmatic initiatives, and social media.

Collaborating with health experts to provide culturally responsive education in communities served.

Empowering women to live their healthiest life.

Partnering with other organizations to make a greater impact.

LatinaStrong women are powerful voices in our families and local communities. We believe better health starts at home.

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Petra Fimbres is the Founder and Executive Director of LatinaStrong®️ and a respected community leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing health equity through collaborative, community-driven initiatives. She has served on local and national health boards, helping raise critical funds to support health research, culturally responsive programming, and essential community health services while expanding access to health education, prevention, and care for Latinas across Arizona and nationally. In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Petra is the owner of Latin Focus Solutions, a Marketing and Sports Management company representing professional athletes and mission-aligned organizations and serves as Business Development Liaison for Nima Salari, MD, FAAOS, an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Arizona. She is also the founder of Frida’s Garden, and served on multiple boards, including the Maricopa Medical Society Board of Trustees, Los Abogados, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Communications Committee, and as Chair of the National Hispanic Medical Association – Phoenix Chapter.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Kelly Zaragoza

President

Via Counseling Services

Stephanie Montano

Board Member

Treasurer

Anna Antillon

Board Member

Project Supervisor – Marketing & Advertising

Anabell Castro Thompson

Anabell Castro Thompson

Founding Board Member

MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FAANP
SVP of the Guía Program at Suvida Healthcare

Brenda Durazo

Board Member – Development Chair

Senior Multicultural Marketing Strategist

S. Gabriella Montes DPM, FACFAS

Board Member

DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Erica Montes

Dr. Erica Montes

Awards & Scholarships

MD, FACOG

MariaElena R. Gonzalez

MariaElena R. Gonzalez

Founding & Advisory Board Member

Owner/Operator
Ideal Health & Wellness Med Spa

Cristina Ou

Board Member

Medical Student – MidWestern University

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

OUR MENS BOARD

Dr. Ilan Shapiro

Dr. Ilan Shapiro

MD, FAAP, FACHE
AltaMed Health Services

Dr. Ricardo Correa

Dr Ricardo Correa

MD, EdD, FACP, FACE, FAPCR, FACMQ
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix

Hector Araujo

Hector Araujo

LatinaStrong Men’s Board Chair

Education Specialist at The Hispanic Heritage Foundation

  • Adalberto Gonzalez, M.D
  • Adam Auer
  • Adonis Marquez
  • Alex Liddi
  • Andrelton Simmons
  • JD Guerrero
  • Isaac Fimbres
  • Bengie Molina
  • Carlos Luna
  • Esteban Magana, M.D.
  • Gaetano Testini
  • Chris Hargrave, D.C.
  • Anthony Fimbres
  • Jacob Camarena
  • JC Ramirez
  • Joey Hermosillo
  • Ben Rodriguez
  • Aaron Lopez