Adela de la Torre

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Adela de la Torre became the first woman and first Chicana to serve as the permanently…

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  • San Diego State University

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Publications

  • Mexican Americans and Health: Sana! Sana!,(second edition)

    Second Edition, Co-authored with A.L. Estrada by University of Arizona Press, Tucson.

  • Speaking from the Body: Latinas on Health and Culture,

    Chabram-Dernersesian, A. and A. de la Torre eds., Published by University of Arizona Press, Tucson.

  • Moving from the Margins: A Chicana Voice on Public Policy

    University of Arizona Press, Tucson.

  • Mexican Americans and Health: Sana! Sana! (first edition)

    by de la Torre, A. and A.L. Estrada, Published by Arizona Press, Tucson

  • Building with Our Hands: New Directions in Chicana Scholarship

    By de la Torre, A. and B. Pesquera, eds, Published by University of California Press, Berkeley

Honors & Awards

  • San Diego Business Journal SD 500 List of San Diego's Most Influential Businesspersons

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  • LEAD San Diego Visionary Award for Innovation & Economic Opportunity (SD Chamber of Commerce)

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  • Binational Personality of the Year - Tijuana Innovadora

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  • SDSU Associated Students Heart-Led Leadership Award

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  • MANA of San Diego Latina Success Award

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  • American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) Academic Achievement Award

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  • CAFÉ de California Executive Board’s Latina Spirit Award

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  • California State Resolution Commendation for exemplary service as a scholar and for history of service to the people of California

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  • Distinguished Professor, Step Above Scale, Chicana/o Studies Department (First Chicana/ Latina faculty member to ever have this designation at UC Davis)

    University of California, Davis

  • Sacramento Cultural Hub’s Exceptional Women of Color Award

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  • Sacramento Cultural Hub’s Exceptional Women of Color Award

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  • Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) Latinas of Excellence Award

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  • First Latino Honor Society Established in Illinois in Higher Education, Adela de la Torre Honor Society (ATHS) at Northern Illinois University established in recognition of mentorship work of Latina/o students

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  • Chancellor's Achievement Award for Diversity and Community

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  • ASHE 2009 Appreciation for excellent service Award. Board of the American Society of Hispanic Economists, ASHE is the Board of the American Society of Hispanic Economists

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  • Awarded Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer Award

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  • Designated Important/Influential by Carmela Castellano, CEO of California Primary Care Association in Hispanic Business Magazine

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  • Recognition for Service as a Member-at-Large of the National Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts, U.S.A.

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  • The Director's Citation for Exemplary Public Service, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Clinton-Gore Administration

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Languages

  • Spanish

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  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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