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Making a name for yourself is not easy. As Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen advises on LatinasRepresent, “Never give up. Set your sights high. Become known in your community. Volunteer. Be that change agent in your community and make your dreams come true.  Sometimes, the only barriers we have are the ones we set for ourselves.” With those powerful words in mind, check out our list of 10 Latina female leaders you need to know about now.