A New Day for L3: Introducing Mónica De la Torre

Please help me welcome Mónica De la Torre of BPW Paso Del Norte, Texas, as the new Chair of the Lifelong Leadership & Learning (L3) Committee. Monica is a compassionate leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate who brings resilience, purpose, and a deep commitment to empowering women and underserved communities. As a true bridge-builder who leads with both heart and intention, Monica is well positioned to guide L3 into its next chapter of growth, learning, and impact.

Nicole Mpouli
Immediate past chair

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Beginning My Term with Lifelong Leadership and Learning

As the creator and organizer of the First and Second Bi-national Women's Forums in El Paso, Texas, each held during International Women's Month, I have had the privilege of bringing together professionals, community leaders, and advocates to address topics including women's health, emotional wellness, body image, and self-discovery. These forums reignited my belief that education becomes truly powerful when it creates conversation, connection, and action.

And, because my first language is Spanish – I was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chih., across the border from El Paso, Texas – I can easily connect with different cultures, making it a wide opportunity to keep learning.

Outside of NFBPWC, I am a Bilingual Medical Assistant and have spent over 11 years coordinating logistics and events for BIFEM, an organization dedicated to women based on emotional support and personal development, helping create spaces where women could find encouragement, healing, and growth.

As L3 Chair, I can bring all my background and my ongoing commitment to women’s empowerment together with my logistical and collaborative abilities together to foster a culture where learning becomes a lifelong journey, leadership is cultivated through service, and every member feels empowered to contribute her unique talents. I believe that by investing in one another, sharing knowledge generously, and embracing collaboration across generations and communities, we strengthen not only our Federation but also the countless lives we touch through our work.

Together, we will continue the work of those who have brought us to this moment to build a committee that inspires growth, encourages innovation, celebrates diversity, and demonstrates that when women lead with purpose, they create lasting change.

I want to thank my predecessor, Nicole Mpouli for the work she did during her term and for the guidance and help she has provided as I begin mine.

We will encourage members to transform acquired knowledge into tangible community impact through service-learning projects aligned with NFPBWC mission.

Possible initiatives include:

• Community education events
• Women's empowerment workshops
• Volunteer outreach
• Advocacy campaigns
• Collaborative partnerships with local organizations

All this is designed to serve the goal of ensuring that every learning opportunity inspires meaningful action and measurable community impact.

Mónica De la Torre
Chair Lifelong Leadership & Learning
L3chair@nfbpwc.org