27 July 2022
JESSICA GODINEZ: Rekindling The Latino Community’s Connection With Nature
Jessica Godinez grew up in Richmond, Virginia where afternoons in her mother’s garden became some of her most beloved memories. Her mother encouraged her family to spend time outside, and nature became home for Godinez…
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20 July 2022
Gabriel Van Praag: An Advocate for Climate and Environmental Justice
Gabriel Van Praag grew up in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world— Caracas, Venezuela. Its geographical location neighboring the Caribbean Sea, and the North Atlantic Ocean, supports Venezuela’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems;…
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13 July 2022
Pastors Rocio and Juan Almanza: The Power of Partnership and Community Awareness
20 years ago, Rocio and Juan Almanza moved to Las Vegas, Nevada from Bogotá, Colombia and opened the doors of their church, Centro de Adoracion Familiar. Over time, the church has welcomed many guests and…
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06 July 2022
Pastors Jesus Garcia & Bethzaida Perez: Transforming Communities and Transitioning Into Agents of Change
In September 2021, Pastor Garcia and his wife Bethzaida Perez were called to serve at Church of the City in New London, Connecticut. Before becoming a senior pastor, Pastor Garcia began his career at 22-years-old…
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29 June 2022
Kevin Soto Figueroa: One Step Closer to a Career in Conservation
From Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Kevin Soto Figueroa traveled more than 3,000 miles to follow his dream of becoming an international wildlife conservationist. As a Visitor Service and Environmental Educator Intern at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife…
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22 June 2022
Ashleyann Perez-Rivera: Honoring and Uplifting the Latino Voice in Historic Preservation
“When I was younger, I loved art, and wanted to design these beautiful houses; but now, I look back and realize this dream was a form of internalized oppression and a reflection of what I…
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