We had the good fortune of connecting with Patty Godoy-Travieso and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Patty, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Starting ELLA Sports Foundation was the brainchild of my daughter Lilly Travieso, after she faced obstacles and misconceptions seeking a sports scholarship to college. She was finally recruited by Cornell on a Sports Award. She and I wanted to pay it forward and provide guidance and resources for other Latina and girl athletes also seeking to play sports at a college or university on scholarship or award.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am co-founder of ELLA Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to leveling the playing field for Latina and all girl athletes. ELLA offers student athletes trainings, empowerment workshops, guidance and resources to excel in their sports careers and as leaders of tomorrow via academic and sports excellence.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d like to recognize ELLA’s girl athletes and their parents for their dedication to their sport and their support for ELLA’s mission to level the playing field for Latina and ALL girl athletes.

Website: www.ellasportsfoundation.org

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ellasportsfdn

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