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In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we talk with Sergio Piñeros, a young Colombian entrepreneur and member of Esperanza United’s Youth Action Committee. Sergio shares how his experience with Free Arts — a program that uses art as a tool for healing among youth — inspired him to get involved […]
In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we speak with Nancy Villaseñor, a seasoned public health promotora with over 15 years of experience working with Latino communities in California. Nancy shares her powerful vision of what holistic health truly means—and why it’s urgent to look beyond just the physical body. Throughout […]
By Yasmin Campos-Mendez, Public policy manager With deep gratitude and inspiration, I’m proud to share that our Public Policy team recently led a powerful Congressional Week of Action, held from July 14–18. Throughout the week, we held 23 meetings with congressional staff across the country and engaged 31 participants through advocacy webinars. It was incredibly […]
Join us Thursdays at 1 p.m. CT from August 21 to September 11 for a four-part virtual series tailored for nonprofit leaders. Each session features an experienced executive director sharing actionable insights on board development, communications, financial strategy, and navigating government funding. Developing your personal Board August 21 at 1 PM […]
Make your voice heard – join Esperanza United’s Virtual Congressional Week of Action! This is more than a meeting – it’s a movement. Join us for our virtual week of action happening the week of July 14 with a powerful Day of Action on Thursday, July 17. Together, we’ll raise our […]
In this special Father’s Day edition of Conversations Over Cafecito, we honor the fathers and father figures who inspired our career paths of working toward ending domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Through heartfelt reflections from members of the Esperanza United team – Vivian Huelgo, Leo Martínez, Pedro Reyna, […]
Are you a Latin@ mental health clinician who provides therapy to Latin@ parents and children experiencing domestic violence? Your insight, experience, and service are important and we want to hear from you. July 9, 2025 Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Denver (Convention Center) 550 15th St, Denver, CO 80202 Travel […]
In this powerful episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we sit down with Elianna Gregory—artist, creative director, and the visionary behind the impactful digital campaign That’s Not Love. Through webcomics, storytelling, and bold visual art, Elianna tackles the difficult subject of teen dating violence, sharing her personal journey and the inspiration behind […]
As service providers, it’s essential to reflect on how we show up for survivors and communities – not just in our words, but in our actions, strategies, and connections. This presentation, Crossing the bridge: Uniting prevention and advocacy with intention, calls us to examine the divide that often exists between prevention […]
A Mother’s Day Reflection Inspired by an Interview with Vivian Huelgo, CEO of Esperanza United By Silvana Domke This Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking deeply about the mothers who have shaped my understanding of strength – not just in my personal life, but through the stories I’ve had the honor to […]