Juanita Blaz: Always Look for the Silver Lining

Guam, United States: Juanita Blaz overcame a fear of public speaking to step into her role as program director of Island Girl Power and discovered the power of speaking from her heart. Strong family role models taught her to be a kind, giving person. And life’s struggles and traumas taught her a strength that grounds her in empathy and respect. She reminds youth workers ‘your purpose is really to offer an extension of yourself that teaches people that they can do more.’ Bring an honest, open ...