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After more than twenty years at the helm of Esperanza United, Patti Tototzintle is retiring. To preserve her wisdom and lessons learned, we organized a series of conversations between her and the friends, leaders, and colleagues she worked with along the way. In our final edition, we welcome Sandy Vargas, CEO, […]
In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we celebrate Human Rights Month with an exclusive interview featuring Yanira Reyes Gil, a prominent Puerto Rican jurist, academic, and feminist. With an admirable career advocating for human rights, particularly women’s sexual and reproductive rights, Yanira shares her experience as a lawyer and professor […]
By Maria Martinez Introduction Reyna Martinez, my mother, is a remarkable woman whose journey from Guatemala to the United States and back again reflects a deep well of resilience and strength. Born as the third daughter in a family of village workers, Reyna grew up in a remote village where she […]
By Vanessa Leon-Gamez Health literacy is a critical pillar of healthcare, yet it remains overlooked within marginalized communities. Health literacy is the ability to find and understand health information, communicate needs and concerns to health professionals, and make well-informed decisions for one’s health. Understanding health-related information empowers our communities to […]
After more than twenty years at the helm of Esperanza United, Patti Tototzintle is retiring. To preserve her wisdom and lessons learned, we are organizing a series of conversations between her and the friends, leaders, and colleagues she worked with along the way. This month, we have Mónica Ramírez, founder and […]
As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to invite you to join us in celebrating MN Give to the Max Day on November 21—Minnesota’s biggest day of giving! This special day brings people together from all over the state to support causes close to their hearts, and we’re thrilled to be part […]
In this special episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we speak with Lina Juarbe, Vice President of Community Engagement at A Call to Men. We dive into essential topics for eradicating domestic violence and promoting healthy masculinity. Lina shares her journey as a survivor and advocate, revealing the importance of addressing violence […]
Leading Gender-Based Violence Group Announces Seventh Leader in Agency’s 40+ Year History Today, Esperanza United announces that Vivian Huelgo will be the nonprofit’s next President and CEO. Founded in 1982, Esperanza United mobilizes Latinas and Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. They have been serving the Minnesota Latin@ community for more […]
This November, Latin@s and survivors deserve to be heard at the polls in races varying from those for U.S. President to members of Congress to ballot measures to local officials. Early voting has started in many states so the time to vote is now! Survivors deserve to vote safely. Here are […]
After more than twenty years at the helm of Esperanza United, Patti Tototzintle is retiring. To preserve her wisdom and lessons learned, we are organizing a series of conversations between her and the friends, leaders, and colleagues she’s worked with along the way. This month, we have current Executive Director at […]
