Latinos en Regina Association - Ambassadors 2025
Ranieri dos Santos Vilela
BRAZIL
LATINO AMBASSADOR 2025
Computer Automated Systems Technician 2024 - Ongoing
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC
Technician in Systems Development – 2022 - 2023
ETEC – MARTIN LUTHER KING
Specialist in Staff Management 2020 - 2022
UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO - USP
Technologist in Civil Construction – 2013 - 2016
FATEC SÃO PAULO
Dynamic and dedicated professional with over 12 years of
experience in leadership, operations, and customer service. Strong
background in fostering collaboration, managing teams, and
delivering impactful solutions. Actively engaged in the community
through volunteering and organizational initiatives. Passionate
about building relationships and contributing to meaningful projects
that benefit the community.
Karen Quiroz-Norman
VENEZUELA
LATINO AMBASSADOR 2025
Bachelor of Education
Master of Science in Education - Educational Leadership and Administration
English Language Teaching (ELT) Leadership Management Certificate
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate
Woman of Distinction Finalist in the category of Igniting Equity 2024 - YWCA
Multilingual and Multicultural Coordinator at Regina Catholic Schools
Fluent in Spanish and English
Intermediate level in French
Over the years, I have had the privilege of contributing to several organizations in Regina in various capacities, including the Immigrant Women Centre, Regina Open Door Society, the Heritage Language Schools Program, the Catholic Church, and REACH (Regina Education and Action on Community Hunger).
I am incredibly proud of my Venezuelan culture and heritage. I deeply respect the cultures and languages of others, and I am grateful to live in Regina, where I can celebrate my roots and pass them on to my children.
Antonio Alapizco
MEXICO
YOUTH LATINO AMBASSADOR 2025
Proud Mexican, French and Canadian – 16 years old
- Exceeding student at Miller High School with a GPA of 99.46
- Speaks Spanish, French and English.
- Member of the Student Representative Council.
- Member of the Musical Theater yearbook and One Acts.
- Got the “Gold” Marauder Award”. An award given to students with a vast number of extracurricular activities.
- Air Cadet at the Royal Canadian Air Cadet League.
- Received an “Effective Speaking Award” in a zone competition through RCACS.
- Latino Pavilion Youth Ambassador.
- Math, Science and French tutor.
- Antonio wants to study Biomedical Engineering.
- His favourite food is all his abuela’s food.
Regina Multicultural Council Miller Comprehensive High School
Pearl S. Brown
COLOMBIA
YOUTH LATINO AMBASSADOR 2025
Education:
Student at the University of Regina in Education 2022 to present
Secondary School Diploma from Belfour Collegiate, Regina 2018 to 2022
Graduate, Elementary School (in Ontario and Regina) 2008 to 2018
Employment History:
Dragon’s Den Daycare (parttime) June 2024 to present
Tutoring – Down syndrome person in reading, writing and math Aug 2022 to 2024
DOLLARAMA, Retail Service Employee (seasonal) December 2021
Also, I have done volunteer work with children at our church and video editing for family and
friends. My career aspiration is to be a primary school teacher.
Interests:
Acting, singing, video work, swimming, aerial arts, writing music, drawing, playing the ukulele