Bio
Trina is a bilingual, award-winning storyteller with a career spanning over 600 digital and social videos. She served as executive producer of HBO’s acclaimed Habla documentary series for over a decade, spotlighting Latine' voices across the U.S., and developed eight branded series for Procter & Gamble targeting Latinas on platforms like Yahoo. Her work includes commercials and mini-doc social media campaigns, such as those for Sofía Vergara’s "panties with a purpose" line, EBY. Her versatility has made her a key player in bringing multicultural, innovative, and aspirational projects to life.

"I'm a passionate storyteller committed to telling stories that promote worldwide unity and personal transformation."



A Fulbright Scholar in ethnomusicology, Trina began her career by documenting Flamenco culture in Spain, which led to her debut film, "I’m the Tourist," airing on HBO Latino. She was a member of President Obama’s White House Entertainment Consortium and is regularly featured in media as an expert on Latine culture.
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Her upcoming documentary A Way to Be Together (2025) explores the cultural divide in Lambertville, NJ, where she now lives. There, she led the library’s rebranding, launched the Latinas in Lambertville program, and founded the annual Oaxaca Festival, helping the library become a 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service finalist.
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Trina has also consulted for the United Way and ArtYard Museum, creating culturally rich programs for the region’s growing Hispanic community. She continues collaborating with local businesses and developing original media projects, including her women’s travel series Going Solo, which she developed while a fellow at the Made in New York Media Center at IFP (Independent Filmmaker Project).
Trina holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and Spanish Literature from Hunter College, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa.
