Rooted in Community, Powered by Purpose: Meet the Women Behind La Fuerza Latina’s Bold Vision.
Marlyn Angeles
Co-Founder
Marlyn is a Public Relations graduate from CSU, Chico, born and raised in Truckee. With a passion for social media management, brand development, and graphic design, she brings hands-on agency experience from her time at Tehama Group Communications, where she served as both an Account Executive and Public Relations Director. Marlyn led successful campaigns, including a Giving Day fundraiser, and developed strategies spanning digital media, email marketing, and alumni engagement. Now back in her hometown, she’s working alongside Leslie to build a community-focused agency, driven by a shared vision to empower local businesses and future PR professionals.
Leslie Caratachea
Co-Founder
Leslie is a proud Truckee-raised Latina whose work is rooted in amplifying community voices and elevating local stories. With a passion for civic engagement and deep ties to her hometown, she brings a unique blend of strategic marketing and compelling storytelling to every project. From collaborating with national thought leaders like Strong Towns USA to creating media for grassroots efforts like the Truckee Donner Land Trust, Leslie is driven by impact. Her experience spans key local institutions—including Tahoe Forest Hospital and Porter Simon Law Group—where she honed her skills in public-facing communications and client-first solutions. A Wesleyan University graduate, Leslie has returned to Truckee with fresh perspective and purpose. Alongside Marlyn, she’s building a mission-driven venture dedicated to uplifting community voices through impactful marketing and strategic PR.
Although everyone's journey is different, we all have the power to start anew and create a life we can be proud of.
Beginnings
Our journey began in our hometown of Truckee, California, where we grew up together and were both active members of La Fuerza Latina, a college access program dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth on their path to higher education. Though life took us to opposite coasts—Leslie earning her degree from Wesleyan University in the East, and Marlyn graduating from CSU Chico in the West—our shared passion for community brought us back home.
Values
Power of Community
Our roots in nonprofit work taught us that success is never a solo journey. We thrive when we uplift one another. We center community in all we do, amplifying local voices, businesses, and stories that deserve to be heard and celebrated.
Purpose-Driven Visibility
We don’t just market; we advocate. We’re dedicated to helping organizations and brands showcase their true selves with strategy, heart, and authenticity, so their impact can be felt by those who need them most.
Integrity-Driven Strategy
We bring sharp strategy and deep cultural awareness to every project, grounded in our experience as women of color. With integrity at the core, we deliver bold, effective work that builds trust and drives real impact.