Laurita Tellado
Writer, Editor, and Social Media Manager in Orlando, Florida
Laura “Laurita” Tellado was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. An only child, she was three years old when her parents decided to move the family to Orlando, Florida, where she has resided ever since.
Tellado is now a writer and health blogger. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies. She’s passionate about raising awareness about Spina Bifida, and quality of life issues, particularly through her blog, Holdin’ Out for a Hero.
She also blogs bilingually at Espresso con Leche, about cultural topics, food, and her duality as a Latina and an American—as well as her love of great cafecito!
Laurita was awarded the Jewel Award for Social Good during the Tecla Awards at Hispanicize 2017.
In March 2013, La Prensa Orlando Newspaper honored her with the “Young Leader” title at the Mujeres Destacadas Awards. Laurita won the “Best Latina Health Blogger” Award at the LATISM 2011 Awards.