“Marisel has delivered captivating speeches filled with high energy messages to Latina
youth from the 8thgrade to the university level. She has a unique God given gift to customize every speech
for the audience at hand delivering powerful, heartfelt messages full of inspiration that leave audiences
with a sincere desire to accomplish more than what they ever dreamed of.”
- Maria Moreno, Director ASU Hispanic Mother Daughter Program
“What Herrera has done is lay bare the “alma,” the Latin soul.
Her stories show how such nurture, encouragement and affirmation, at critical moments of childhood,
help the human transcend the forces that could have kept one down. “
- L. Griffiths, East Valley Tribune“Viva la Goldilocks Nuyorquina, que nos da una nueva vision para seguir la lucha!
(Long live our Puerto Rican Goldilocks who has given us a new source and vision to continue our struggle.)”
- Dr. Virginia Pesqueira, Chicana/o Studies, ASU
“I just finished reading your book! It made me laugh, cry and reminisce on my life. Your mother is my grandmother, everything from the sewing machine to the bodega. Your story is my people”.- Christina Vazquez, college student
Hispanic Mother Daughter Program at ASU, Keynote Address April 2010
Student feedback:
“My mom was crying when Marisel talked about the things her mom use to tell her, it reminded her of her mom.”
“She really inspired me.”
“She touched my heart.”
“It motivated me to do better.”
FOCUS Program (Furthering Opportunities Creating Unbounded Success) at ASU March 2010
“As the keynote speaker for the African American FOCUS program at Arizona State University, Marisel was able to
deliver a message that was both insightful and relevant to the audience. Her personal commitment to customizing our
keynote address, was shown by her passion of the topic delivered. Marisel is an inspiring and charismatic speaker and
will deliver results beyond your expectations
-Tanisha Gordon, MNpS
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