Training and technical assistance

Conversations Over Cafecito: Spotlight on Enlace Comunitario

In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, the second part of a special series for Hispanic Heritage Month, we sit down with Michelle Vilchez, a Latina leader with over 30 years of community service and advocacy experience. Michelle shares her journey of working across movements for democracy, education, and civic engagement, […]

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Leadership in Community with Vivian Huelgo and Brisa De Angulo

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values.  To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is […]

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Leadership in Community with Vivian Huelgo and Gloria Perez

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values.  To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is […]

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Conversations Over Cafecito: Pride and memory, part 1

In this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode, we are joined by Dr. Raquel Z. Rivera, a writer, professor, researcher, and singer whose work is deeply rooted in Caribbean musical traditions. We talk about her fascination with music as a tool for memory and expression, her studies of hip hop and reggaetón, […]

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Community engagement with faith-based organizations: Supporting Latin@ survivors of intimate partner violence  

Supporting Latin@ survivors of intimate partner violence through faith-based community engagement  Faith-based organizations often serve as trusted hubs for spiritual, emotional, and material support. For Latin@ survivors of intimate partner violence, these spaces can be both healing and challenging. Domestic violence organizations can better support survivors by building intentional partnerships with […]

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We are honored to have been recognized by the Minnesota Twins

We are honored to have been recognized by the Minnesota Twins during a pregame ceremony at Target Field 💙⚾ Representing Esperanza United on the field: 💙 Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio, Chief Advancement Officer💙 Dr. María Pabón Gautier, Board Vice Chair and advocate for equity and education💙 Sergio Piñeros, Youth Leader and […]

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Conversations Over Cafecito: Promotor@s, with Nancy Villaseñor

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 […]

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Executive director series  

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 […]

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Conversations Over Cafecito: Father’s Day special edition

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, […]

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