María Ursula Fernández

María Ursula is an auxiliary nurse that works at the health center in Guacamaya, Gualala, focusing her work on preventing teenage pregnancies through use of contraception.  She works with the Patronage of Guacamaya.  María Ursula’s specialization is Public Health, and she wants to finish her bachelor’s degree in nursing.  Her vision for the future is to create a space within the health center where both girls and boys can obtain information about ASRH to prevent the high rate of teenage pregnancies.  María says that “the most important quality of a leader is to be responsible,” and she considers herself to be a very responsible young person.  She was 23 years old when she was selected to be a Fellow.