NATALIAH RIBAS

Nataliah was born in Honduras and immigrated to the United States in her early twenties, settling in California's Riverside County. She maintains strong ties to her Honduran roots through language, cuisine, and cultural celebrations such as Honduran Independence Day and Semana Santa. Her Catholic faith is an integral part of her life, guiding her community involvement. She actively participates in local Honduran festivals, often volunteering to organize cultural performances and food stalls, and

Although retired from formal employment, Nataliah aims to deepen her impact in the community by volunteering as a cultural liaison at the local senior center, helping newer immigrants navigate services. She aspires to compile a family cookbook featuring traditional Honduran recipes, preserving her heritage for future generations. Additionally, she hopes to become a certified community health advocate, focusing on nutrition and wellness for seniors, and to mentor a small group of young adults int

Nataliah is bilingual in Spanish and English, allowing her to serve as a bridge between the Honduran community and local services. She has practical experience in budgeting and household financial management, honed from years of managing family expenses and occasional freelance bookkeeping. Her background includes community outreach coordination, where she helps organize cultural events and senior assistance programs. She possesses solid basic computer literacy, comfortable with email, video cal

Nataliah enjoys tending to her garden, where she grows tomatoes, peppers, and herbs that are staples in her cooking. She loves preparing and sharing traditional Honduran dishes, especially baleadas and sopa de mondongo, during family gatherings and community potlucks. Her social activities include attending weekly Mass and participating in church volunteer projects. She also finds solace in reading historical fiction and biographies, watching telenovelas, listening to tropical and salsa music, t