Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Inspiring
September 3, 2024

Food Blogger Turns Gaza’s Limited Food Supply Into Creative Dishes To Feed Children’s Bellies and Souls Each Day

A severe humanitarian crisis has been unfolding in Gaza over the last 10 months, with the Palestinian population facing shortages of food, water, and medicine. Aware of the toll this has taken on the children of Gaza, food blogger Hamada Shaqoura has jumped in to aid in the best way he knows how. His heroic labor effort turns the limited food supplies into dishes and treats that put a smile on the local kids’ faces.

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Inspiring
August 30, 2024

Meet Ana Victoria Espino, the World’s First Lawyer With Down Syndrome

History has been made in Zacatecas, Mexico. Twenty-five-year-old Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago has become the world's first lawyer with Down Syndrome. Espino received her law degree from Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, having studied in the institution's law school for five years. Espino pushed through the obstacles to reach her goal with the help of a support system, determinedly navigating an educational system that wasn't designed for people with special needs. Unlike the U.S.

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My Modern Met

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