Today we’d like to introduce you to Nancy Correa.
Hi Nancy, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Nancy Correa is a bilingual journalist and digital content strategist raised in Long Beach, California. Her commitment to empowering historically ignored voices has been deeply ingrained since her earliest professional experiences. As the daughter of two Mexican immigrants and the first in her family to graduate from high school and college, Nancy understands firsthand the transformative power of education and the importance of visibility, mentorship, and opportunity for young, at-risk students.
She has served as a Global Content Manager at Meta and Google, and as a Bilingual News Digital Content and Social Media Producer for Univision Bay Area and Los Angeles—roles that have allowed her to hone her skills in amplifying diverse narratives and elevating underrepresented voices in media.
Nancy is also the founder of Remarkably Us, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating safe and empowering spaces for current and former Latina foster youth. She founded Remarkably Us after realizing that, as a former foster youth herself, she rarely saw women like her represented in a positive or aspirational light. Latinas make up the largest demographic within California’s foster care system, yet their stories of resilience and success are often untold. Through Remarkably Us, Nancy seeks to change that by building awareness of success stories, fostering relatable connections, and cultivating transformative experiences that remind young Latinas that they, too, can thrive beyond the system.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Remarkably Us was born out of a very personal realization: I had become the person I wished existed for me when I was a kid. Growing up, I never saw myself reflected in a positive light. I wish I had someone who looked like me — another Latina from the foster care system — who could show me that there was a hopeful path forward. Instead, I grew up surrounded by statistics that painted a grim picture of what my future could look like.
I come from a family where both of my older sisters dropped out of high school, and I carried the weight of wanting to do better — not just for myself, but for my two younger brothers. I wanted to be the example I never had. I started working when I was 14 years old, determined to build something different for my family and my future.
In November 2022, when I was part of Meta’s first mass layoffs — one of 11,000 employees let go — it was the first time I decided to bring this idea I had carried for years to life. I had always put work first, convincing myself that I’d start this “someday,” but that moment became my turning point. While juggling the uncertainty of finding a full-time job in a competitive market and navigating the emotional weight of losing my job, I began building Remarkably Us.
That period was one of the most vulnerable times in my life, but it also became one of the most defining. Building Remarkably Us gave me purpose and grounded me in something bigger than my circumstances. I knew that what I was creating could one day mean the world to a young Latina girl who felt unseen — just like I once did.
As I began researching, what I discovered only strengthened my resolve. According to the California Child Welfare Indicators Project by UC Berkeley, as of April 1, 2024, nearly 24,000 Latino youth are part of the child welfare system — and more than 12,000 of them are Latinas. In Los Angeles County alone, the most populated county in the state, over 60% of youth in foster care are Hispanic. These numbers represent real lives — young people facing immense challenges, often without the mentorship or representation they need.
The outcomes for foster youth in California are heartbreaking:
Nearly 31% of transition-age foster youth experience homelessness.
70% change schools at least once a year, disrupting their education.
Only half graduate high school.
And about 30% end up involved in the juvenile justice system before age 17.
Seeing these realities reinforced why Remarkably Us needed to exist. We’re not just creating a program — we’re building a movement of representation, healing, and possibility.
Of course, the process has been anything but easy. Learning how to build a nonprofit from scratch, doing the research, developing partnerships, recruiting participants, and positioning the organization to be taken seriously by others has been a journey filled with trial and error. There were moments I felt completely alone in turning my vision into reality. But over time, I started to meet people who believed in the same vision — and together, we’re growing something beautiful.
Building Remarkably Us has been an act of faith and resilience. It’s a reflection of my story and the stories of so many other Latinas who have been part of the foster care system. Every obstacle has reaffirmed my purpose: to help others see themselves not as statistics, but as powerful, resilient women capable of rewriting their own narratives
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in using storytelling and digital strategy to elevate the voices of people and communities that are often overlooked. Whether I’m producing multimedia campaigns for faith-based and social justice movements at PICO California, developing community-centered stories as a freelance journalist with The Vallejo Sun, or leading global content operations at Meta and Google, my through line has always been the same — I’m passionate about making sure people on the ground are heard, seen, and represented.
I started my career at Univision, where I learned the power of bilingual storytelling and how local narratives can build connection and trust. Over time, I’ve carried that approach into every space I’ve worked in — from corporate tech environments to grassroots organizing, bridging the gap between digital platforms and real human experiences. My work now lives at the intersection of social impact and strategy: helping organizations translate their values into content that moves people to act, and ensuring that stories from the margins take center stage.
What I’m most proud of is founding Remarkably Us, a nonprofit organization that uplifts current and former Latina foster youth through storytelling and community-building. This project is deeply personal to me — as a former foster youth myself and a victim of child sexual abuse, I wanted to create what I wish had existed when I was younger: a space where Latinas in the system could see themselves reflected as powerful, capable, and whole. Launching it while navigating the uncertainty of the tech layoffs in 2022 reminded me that even in moments of vulnerability, purpose can lead the way.
What sets me apart is my ability to move fluidly between worlds, from newsroom to nonprofit, from boardroom to community center — and to make storytelling both strategic and soulful. My career has been defined by elevating local voices and using media as a bridge for belonging, representation, and transformation.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
The quality that has most shaped my success is resiliency—the determination to keep moving forward despite the odds. As a former foster youth in California, where 31% experience homelessness, 70% change schools each year, only 50% graduate high school, and 30% become involved in the juvenile justice system (sources: Alternative Family Services, California Child Welfare Indicators Project, California Department of Social Services, Stuart Foundation), I learned early on that success would require defying statistics. I refused to let those numbers define me, becoming the first in my family to earn a college degree and later founding Remarkably Us to show other Latina foster youth that their stories, too, can become powerful examples of what’s possible. My resilience turned survival into purpose—and that continues to guide everything I do.
Pricing:
- Donations to Remarkably Us are always welcomed to continue doing the work we do, those details can be found in our website.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://remarkablyus.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancycorreag/
