Below are stories shared by our members of how ANSO has helped in their personal and professional growth. What’s your ANSO Story?
CAPT Albert Angel, USN
My ANSO Story My name is CAPT Albert Angel and I am a Naval Intelligence Officer currently assigned to the Office of the Naval Inspector General in Washington DC. My ANSO story is typical of many Hispanic Sailors serving in the Navy today. I am the son of immigrants and my parents were determined to …
IT1 Karen Gonzalez, USNR
My ANSO Story AT1 USN to IT1 USNR. ANSO was the missing link that helped me establish the Hispanic Sailor Association onboard USS Harry S. Truman. Their legitimacy helped us get the support we needed to obtain support from the chain of command. ANSO helped develop my leadership skills by giving me the opportunity to …
Blanca Rosas, CDR, USCG (Ret)
My ANSO Story Saludos! I have been a member of ANSO since 2007. Back then I was a Lieutenant; a friend invited me to one of the annual conferences in San Diego, CA. I was excited for having the opportunity to network with senior officers who took the time out of their busy schedule to …
Fernando Patron, Jr., LCDR, USN
My ANSO Story I have often wondered who coined the phrase, “Uno y Uno Mas con ANSO.” I suspect CAPT Kathy Contres, USN, was responsible since she was one of the first professionals I met when I was introduced to ANSO in 2006. I first heard of ANSO and the concept of “Uno y Uno …
Matthew Angel, LTJG, USN
ANSO continues to foster the personal growth and professional development of Hispanic officers and civilian individuals by providing mentorship, career based networking, training and educational opportunities. ANSO provides members with skilled professional mentors for the purpose of developing leadership skills and inspiring enlisted members to remain in the Service well beyond their initial commitment. In …
Tamaris Hidalgo, ENS, USCG
When I enlisted in the Coast Guard, it was hard for me to believe that I would possess the qualities that the service would be looking for in an officer. I am a Latina, born and raised in a Spanish-speaking country and although I have lots of great qualities, I was still far from being …