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Trust-based philanthropy is paying off big for MANA
By INEZ GONZALEZ PEREZCHICA and KWOFI REED Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribute, October 9, 2024. Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders is celebrating 20 years of community investment. It is the largest philanthropic program in the nation in the size of … Continue reading
We don’t often hear about community mentors, but they’re vital. Let me tell you about mine.
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, January 13, 2023. January is national mentoring month. It is a month to celebrate mentors and create awareness for the value they bring in a person’s life. There are many types of … Continue reading
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Mary Casillas Salas is ending her career in public office, but she continues to inspire
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribute, October 26, 2022. After 31 years of public service, Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas is retiring. Recently, the Chula Vista Democratic Club hosted a retirement party for the mayor. A who’s … Continue reading
We should demand that every high school graduate be able to apply to a CSU or UC campus
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribute, June 10, 2022. “The devil is in the details.” It’s a phrase I use when discussing policy issues. It also applies to data. When I read a March article in The San Diego Union-Tribune … Continue reading
I’m a big advocate of mentorship. Here’s a sample of things I tell college students.
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, April 5, 2022. Education is the path toward upward social mobility. Yet, it is education plus social class that may determine the type of job a person is able to get after … Continue reading
College leadership must be diverse. Here’s why.
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, November 30, 2021. While the U.S. college student population has become more diverse, college and university leadership has remained primarily White and male. In 2016, according to the American Council of Education, 70 … Continue reading
MANA de San Diego has empowered local Latinas for 35 years
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, September 29, 2021. There is value in knowing our history. MANA de San Diego, a local community organization of mostly Latinas, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this week. Nuestra historia, our history, … Continue reading
It’s time to teach San Diego students about an uncelebrated local school desegregation case
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, July 14, 2021. “History is written by the victors” is a quote mistakenly attributed to Winston Churchill. As a critical thinker, I’m well aware that history is rewritten all the time. I … Continue reading
How to build effective alliances between corporate America and the nonprofit sector
Originally Published in the San Diego Union Tribune, December 23, 2020. According to Charity Navigator, in 2017 corporate America donated $20.77 billion to nonprofits, not counting foundation giving. This investment is a testament to the important role that nonprofits play in … Continue reading
I gave a kidney to a stranger in 2020
Originally Published in the San Diego Union Tribune, December 24, 2020. The year 2020 will be remembered as the year of the pandemic. I will also remember it as the year I gave my kidney to a stranger. Years ago, … Continue reading
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