Daniela Flores and Itzel Tovar recently attended the Latinas in Progress Education Series Program hosted by The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (HWNT) at South Texas College. This program, known as the Latinas in Progress™ (LIP) Education Series, aims to mentor senior high school Latinas as they navigate their senior year and prepare for college. Its goal is to empower these young women with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their personal and professional lives.

Ivan Silva serves as the advisor for RedGold News Student Publications, where he mentors student journalists and oversees all aspects of the publication. In addition to his work with RGN, Silva teaches Dual Enrollment courses in Speech Communication and Interpersonal Communication, helping students bridge the gap between high school and college-level academics.

He is also an adjunct instructor at South Texas College (STC), where he brings his expertise in communication studies into higher education classrooms. On campus, Silva is actively involved as the UIL Coordinator and UIL Journalism Coach, guiding students to success in academic competitions at the district, regional, and state levels.

Through his combined roles as Journalism Advisor, RGN Advisor, and educator, Silva is dedicated to fostering student voice, leadership, and excellence in communication, both in print and beyond.