Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza

Biography: Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza is a Vice President of Multicultural Markets at AARP. She focuses on working with and promoting positive social change within the Hispanic community.

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Latinos: Time to Put your Green Hats On

Posted on 03/14/2012 by Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza | Washington D.C. | Comments

Home & FamilyThe sensation in most parts of the country is that winter never made it here this year. The cold season is not officially over but temperatures are almost reaching 70 degrees nationwide. This is a great indication that spring gardening season is here; it is time to get your trowel, pruning shears and rake out of the backyard shed and let’s plant some forsythias, daffodils, or why not, some fresh cilantro. The first step to take is to give a …

2012 International Women’s Day: Overcoming Inequality

Posted on 03/8/2012 by Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza | Washington D.C. | Comments

PoliticsSince 1975, every March 8, International Women’s Day celebrates the invaluable contributions that women offer to economic growth, securing peace and social progress worldwide. The challenge this year is to “invest in rural women. Eliminate discrimination against them in law and in practice. Ensure that policies respond to their needs. Give them equal access to resources. Provide rural women with a role in decision-making,” the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says. Women represent more than half of the world rural working …

Eating Right Without Taking Away the Fun

Posted on 03/5/2012 by Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza | Washington D.C. | Comments

Personal HealthSpring is right around the corner and lighter and more revealing clothes are ready to come out. Changing seasons also remind us that we should do something about those extra pounds we gained after all the holiday banquets and months of limited outdoor activities. The best place to start is reviewing our eating habits, choosing better nutritional components and starting a simple exercise routine that will not demand an impossible amount of time or effort from us. One good thing …

4 Areas Where Latinos Can Step Up their Community Service

Posted on 02/23/2012 by Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza | Washington D.C. | Comments

VolunteeringFamily means the world to Latinos. Many of us dedicate our lives to care and provide for our loved ones. But we also realize that our responsibilities do not end there. As conscientious members of society, we care about providing aid to our “extended families,” such as our neighbors, fellow churchgoers and friends. At AARP we believe there’s nothing better than going the extra mile for those in need – because compartir es vivir (sharing equals living). Learn about four …

Love is a Song that Latinos Never Forget

Posted on 02/14/2012 by Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza | Washington D.C. | Comments

RelationshipsI was recently watching the trailer of Chico y Rita, the only Spanish-language film nominated for an Oscar this year, and I heard a quote that had a strong impact on me: “Love is a song that you never forget.” For Latinos, love is exactly that: A feeling that permeates everything we do and is as indispensable as adding sugar to your morning coffee. St. Valentine’s should be an occasion to renew our commitments, maybe spice up relationships and discover …

AARP Tax-Aide Program Offers Free Tax Preparation Assistance

Posted on 02/7/2012 by Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza | Washington D.C. | Comments

Money & SavingsFor many of us, the first quarter of the year is usually synonymous with tax season. Soon, 1099 and W-2 forms will start to hit mailboxes around the country. Have you begun preparing your paperwork? Tax season is a stressful time for many, but AARP is here to help: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps low- to moderate-income taxpayers have more discretionary income for everyday essentials, such as food and housing, by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax …