Welcome to a new year full of blessings and challenges! This year, ANSO’s leadership will strive to improve the organization so we can better support our members, Sea Services, and Hispanic communities. We are committed to assist the Sea Services reflect the “face of our nation” by increasing the number of Hispanics in their senior …
Sucess Stories & Testimonials
Fernando Patron, Jr., LCDR, USN
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 Mas” from an …
Mathew 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 …