Dr. Charley Ferrer -- Latina of Influence
Did you hear? Did you hear? Dr. Charley Ferrer was awarded the Latina of Influence for Florida by Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine on October 23, 2024. She, along with nine other women in Florida were award this great honor. Dr. Ferrer was nominated based on her work with women with breast cancer. This makes the second distinguished service award for her work to empower women with this di
Dr. Charley Ferrer alongside members of Las Comadres Para Las Americas & fellow award winner, Adis M. Vila
Discover the other nine winners of the award for Latina's of Influence in Florida 2024 at Connecting Latinas of Influence | Florida | Hispanic Lifestyle.
Dr. Charley is dedicated to empowering women with breast cancer continuously coming up with new innovative ideas to do so, including her recent Breast Cancer MermaidĀ® Art Project which debuted May 4, 2024. She is currently collaborating with local businesses and communities to add the artwork on buildings throughout town in the form of Breast Cancer Mermaid Murals which honor the courage and strength displayed by women with this disease.
Of note is the fact that her sister, Maria Ferrer won the award for Latina of Influence in New York City in September 2024. In her acceptance speech, Dr. Charley recalls how "Mother Superior" from her Junior High Catholic School Days would constantly rile about the "Ferrer Sisters" during her weekly tirades about these amazing Latinas. Thirty years later, the Ferrer sisters are being repeatedly recognized for their service to their community; with Dr. Charley reaching the top of her field and becoming the First Latina Doctor of Human Sexuality in the United States in January 2000 and lecturing on self-empower and sexual health throughout the US, Latin America and China for almost 25 years.
The Ferrer Sisters -- Maria & Charley Ferrer
Be sure to explore our website to discover the various programs Dr. Charley has created through Cancer Tamer Foundation to empower women with breast cancer, including her upcoming Breast Cancer Comedy Program designed to help women "Heal thru Laughter," starting January 2025.