Latino Advocacy Week: Building Resilience in Puerto Rico

Building Resilience in Puerto Rico: Northeastern Area Case Study 

Join us for a conversations with Puerto Rican community leaders working on building long-term resilience for the Northeastern region.

Learn how non-profits are joining forces with federal agencies to create programs that will generate economic development while conserving and protecting Puerto Rico's natural treasures like El Yunque National Forest and El Corredor Ecológico del Noroeste.

After the conversation we will enjoy a brief musical performance by Puerto Rico's own Ale Croatto.

Event Details

Friday, March 19, 2021 4:00 pm EDT

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT

Speakers:

  • Cristóbal Jiménez, Corazón Latino, Puerto Rico

  • Raquel Skerrett, Executive Director, Vitrina Solidaria

  • Melanie Quinones, Community Leaders, Master’s Degree candidate, Cornell University

Moderator:

  • Brenda Gallegos, Hispanic Access Foundation

Hosts:

  • Hispanic Access Foundation

  • Corazón Latino

  • Vitrina Solidaria

  • CIRMA collaboration project

For More Information:
Shanna Edberg | Director of Conservation Programs | E: shanna@hispanicaccess.org | P: (818) 640-2936

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