Latina Women Quietly Shaping Fayetteville’s Community

A recent CityView Magazine column by Claudia Zamora celebrates the often-unseen contributions of Latina women in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The piece profiles three women — Valerie Adissi, a salon owner who creates a welcoming space for connection; Junia Cedano, a Spanish teacher at Alger B. Wilkins High School who nurtures her students’ confidence; and Carla West, a doula with Central Carolina Doulas who supports families through childbirth. Each woman’s story shows how everyday acts of care and presence help sustain the community. Published in the March 2026 “Women’s Issue,” the column invites readers to recognize the quiet leadership that keeps local life…..

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