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Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.
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An NNS Valentine’s Day: ‘Our primary vow to each other is no Plan B’
Demetria Smith and Tristan Gross have been married for seven years. The two talk first dates, their commitment to one another and advice for individuals.
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An NNS Valentine’s Day: ‘The greatest journey of my life’
When Dinorah Marquez and Raoul Deal first met, there was a tangible chemistry. While it would take several years to officially get together, the couple’s shared values, hard work and continued attraction have taken them on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Journeys: How a toothache led dentist Bruce Hamilton to his calling
At 7-years-old, Dr. Bruce Hamilton decided he was going to be a dentist. Now, he has his own dentist practice.
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Journeys: From the corporate world to baking entrepreneur: Alan Goodman’s story
For years, Alan Goodman worked in corporate, but making dessert for a gathering with friends encouraged him to take a chance on himself.
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Looking for a job? Here are 5 places that can help you.
Nonprofit organizations and jobs centers want to help you find a job. Check out this list of places that offer career readiness training, résumé assistance, interview prep and more.
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‘Don’t give up’: 5 adult learners share advice
Returning to school as an adult can be overwhelming. These five adult learners share their experience and the advice they have for other adults returning to school.
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Our favorite stories of 2021: NNS Spotlight: ‘Sisterhood is key’: Daughters of Tradition offers a safe space for Indigenous girls
Daughters of Tradition is a local mentorship group under the HIR Wellness Institute. Girls and young women gather weekly to share their stories, learn each other’s culture and create lasting bonds.
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‘Latino Wisconsin’ takes home the Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy for best documentary
Georgia and Ralph Pabst’s labor of love has been honored with an Emmy for best documentary.
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NNS Spotlight: Nonprofit paves the way for diversity in the construction, manufacturing trades
For over 30 years, WRTP BIG STEP has made its mission to bring diversity to the construction and manufacturing fields.