Gladys Maribel Puc Castillo

Gladys Maribel Puc Castillo, 19 years old when she became a GOJoven Fellow, is studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Municipal Management from the Intercultural Mayan University of Quintana Roo.  In 2010, Gladys received recognition for being an outstanding “Intercultural Student,” having achieved academic excellence.  She has proved to be a strong leader, representing her country group in spearheading different projects in her region.  In the spring of 2011, she participated in the project, “Voices and Images,” whose objective is to advocate for change using media tools, communicating social issues to stakeholders.  Gladys focused her work in issues around equality of gender and sexual diversity.  Gladys’ objective is to continue working to promote youth sexual and reproductive health and focus her work in public health policies to continue her own personal leadership development.