MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We believe every culture has a history and tradition to honor.
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We believe every culture has a history and tradition to honor.
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INVOLVE EVERYONE.
Many Voices Build A Stronger Community I’ve said before that we have a responsibility as well as an opportunity not to be bystanders, but to act in ways that contribute to the vibrancy of the communities where we live and work. As we look toward the future, it’s imperative that we recognize that each American demographic faces different and unique challenges, it is important that we acknowledge our diverse perspectives and craft solutions emerging from an inclusive and thoughtful local discourse. Closing the gaps today will make us more competitive and stronger in the future. Please join me in helping our community Come Together to support and connect with one another. When it comes to creating positive change, it takes a village, and your partnership is a powerful way to Build Better Communities Together. |
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Humanitarians and social entrepreneurs, husband-wife pair Adriana Chavela and Ron Stamey believe that together, we can change the world. With the launch of Hola Community Arts, they created an innovative social enterprise that gives critical voice to the diversity of our community. Through strategic programs that celebrate cultural diversity with related educational and outreach activities, they bring people together to build stronger and more economically vibrant communities.
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Adriana Chavela
Executive Director For more than a decade, Adriana Chavela has served as diversity consultant to business leaders. Her consulting assignments focus on entrepreneurship, Latinos in America, career advancement, and marketing diversity management. She has appeared on television and radio as a commentator and expert on Latino community and culture.
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Gloria Villanueva
Board Chair Gloria is the founder of Ussyale Uniforms, an International company based in La Paz, B.C.S. Mexico. She was founder and president of the Lions Club of La Paz-Kalimeji and member of Lions Club International since 1998. District head of the B9 Mexico district in 1999. Head of region in 2002, Governance of district B9 in 2014-2015 and currently counselor of the district.
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Cynthia Espinoza
International Programs Director Cynthia is a Tourism and Hospitality Specialist with 15 years of experience in hotel sales and public relations. During her career she has conducted educational and professional development workshops and served on panels and committees for arts organizations. She believes that travel enriches the soul and is passionate about traveling the world and learning about other cultures and traditions
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Sujeil Bergman
Performing Arts Director Sujeil brings a breadth of experience to performing arts management. She specializes in project management, booking, producing and consulting for U.S. and Latin American performing arts and arts organizations. A fluent Spanish speaker, she has worked extensively with Latino artists and communities in the U.S. as well as in Mexico with Mexican contemporary performing artists.
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Melchor Gamez
Community Engagement Director Mel is originally from Morelia Michoacán, Mexico. His unique International studies have led him around the globe. Mel is responsible for ensuring a vibrant and on-going community engagement strategy and activity with all Hola Community Arts stakeholders.
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Irma Gonzalez
Education Director Irma is an expert life coach, human resource specialist, and spearheads curriculum development and new training programs at Hola Community Arts. A graduate of Universidad del Valle de Mexico, she is fluent in three languages - English, Italian and Spanish.
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Vanessa Garcia
Youth Leadership Director Vanessa is the principal liaison to area K-12 schools promoting arts in education and youth activities. Her fresh perspective and vision raises awareness about Hola Community Arts events, programs, and the importance of the arts in the community.
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Micky Salsero
Cultural Arts Director Micky is a choreographer, dance scholar and a performing arts presenter of contemporary and culturally-specific movement language. His vision of social equity, cultural identity and quality arts education for all drives Hola Community Arts programs.
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“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
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