This project focused on the study of resilient Latinas in California Community Colleges and how educators and administrators can better support them through resilience-informed teaching practices, college policies, and support services. It studied factors specifically related to Latinas' resilience. Critical resilience is the theoretical framework, and platicas, a culturally responsive methodology similar to focus groups, was used for data collection. The benefits of this study include creating resilience-informed pedagogical practices, college policies, and support services for Latinas, who are currently the largest student demographic in California Community Colleges. Key results indicated that Latinas are resilient and realistic about daily adversities. Resilience is a choice that is achieved through self-awareness. Latinas demonstrated resilience through practices such as self-compassion, mindfulness, gratitude, and using resources. Implications of the study can be used to uplift Latinas in their higher education aspirations and to dismantle systemic barriers that present adversities. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]