South Side publisher takes on new role as chief of marketing for high school mentorship program [Video]

Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses.

April Monterrosa, the esteemed South Side publisher, has recently been nominated and warmly welcomed as chief of marketing for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) High School Mentorship Program. This appointment is met with enthusiasm as Monterrosa embarks on a mission to utilize her platform, publication and community advocacy to narrow the gap for high school students across San Antonio, specifically focusing on the South, West and East sides, connecting them with invaluable opportunities.

The NAWBO-SA High School Mentorship Program, initiated in 1999 under the NAWBO-SA Foundation, is a transformative educational initiative spanning six months. Its primary objective is to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit among young women, equipping them with the skills necessary for financial independence and professional …