Bettie Baca is a trailblazing Latina leader, community advocate, and founding force behind MANA, A National Latina Organization. With more than five decades of service rooted in advocacy and empowerment, her work reflects a lifelong commitment to uplifting Latinas and advancing equity through education, leadership, and civic engagement.

A daughter of the Chicano movement, Bettie’s journey is grounded in resilience, cultural pride, and an unwavering dedication to breaking barriers for future generations. Her leadership has helped open doors for countless Latinas, creating spaces where women can lead, thrive, and see themselves reflected in positions of power.

In this episode of Inner Niña Podcast, Bettie shares powerful reflections from her decades of activism, community building, and movement work. Her story is a testament to courage, collective power, and the belief that lasting change begins when we honor our roots and invest in each other.

Her legacy is a reminder that when Latinas rise together, we don’t just break glass ceilings—we build new foundations for generations to come.