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Amy Mara

Amy Mara is a civil engineer for a private engineering firm in Chicago, Illinois. A part-time Chicago resident, she is a graduate of Second City's Improvisation Program, loves to travel, and volunteer for non-profit organizations including the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Amy's interests include exploring the many wonders of the city, cooking, sharing memories of her former island of Guam, and indulging in the laughters of life. She holds a Bachelors Degree from Marquette University.

Family

Remembering Oscar

By Amy Mara

My world shattered when my father, Oscar, passed away. He had been battling various illnesses, until the Lord called him home in September 2013. The grief…

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LIGAYA (n.): A Tagalog noun meaning joy, happiness, delight. Also a popular first name for women. LIGAYA Magazine (ligaya.me) is an online publication chronicling the lives and times of Filipino American women. What makes us unique is a distinct Filipino American female perspective. Founded in July 2012, LIGAYA has short, timely, and relevant, pieces about a variety of topics which affect women's lives. The site is an evolving work in progress. Ideas are welcome.

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