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Marcela Betancur Directora Ejecutiva del Latino Policy Institute nos presenta 11 recomendaciones para las familias hispanas en este año de elecciones en Rhode Island.Mas información sobre el Latino Policy Institute seleccionando este link:https://lpirwu.org/about-us/ Marcela Betancur, Latino Policy Institute's executive director, brings to the position a wide range of experience in key areas of LPI research and advocacy – including housing, education, civil liberties and workforce development.Marcela's early professional career began at the Providence Housing Authority where she helped lead and coordinate special programs and policies for its residents. Later, she went on to serve as the director of homeownership for NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, where she focused on serving first time homebuyers — specifically Latinos, immigrants, and millennials. Marcela worked as a policy associate for the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island where she worked with local and statewide organizations to ensure that policies, laws, and regulations proposed or enacted protected civil and human rights for all Rhode Islanders.Marcela serves on the board of several organizations such as New Urban Arts, Providence Housing Authority, and United Way of Rhode Island.Latino Policy InstituteThe Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams works to stimulate public policy discourse by examining and communicating the evolving experiences of the Latino community in Rhode Island. LPI is committed to educating, activating, and motivating community members and stakeholders to ignite positive change in the lives of all Latinos.LPI is made up of professionals representing a diverse range of sectors and disciplines. We are anchored at Roger Williams University and are located on the Providence UC Campus.

Gonzalo Cuervo participa en la serie de entrevistas El Candidato Responde en Poder 102.1 FM Gonzalo Cuervo aspira a ser electo alcalde de la ciudad de Providence, Rhode Island Para mas información sobre Gonzalo Cuervo seleccione el link de su campaña: https://www.gonzaloforprovidence.com/meet-gonzaloI love Providence. It's part of who I am. I was born in Providence to immigrant parents and got my start as a 19-year-old community organizer on the South Side, volunteering with groups such as Quisqueya in Action, DARE, and Greater Elmwood Neighborhood Services. We organized neighbors and small businesses around issues that impacted their families and communities.  In my mid 20s, I opened a graphic design and printing business on Broad Street serving dozens of local small businesses, and later led communications at Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. I also served as a contributor and columnist for The Pawtucket Times and Providence en Español newspapers. Around that time, I started a family with my amazing wife, Francis, a teacher and theater director. I helped her build Teatro ECAS, New England's leading Latino theater company since 1997. We bought a run-down house in Washington Park, lovingly restored it, and raised our two children, Daniel and Stephanie, there. Today, Daniel is a logistics administrator and Stephanie just received her degree in Chemical Engineering at UConn. ​After the 2002 election, I served on Congressman David Cicilline's mayoral transition committee and co-authored a report that established the City's first Department of Art, Culture, and Tourism. I was appointed the City's Communications Director, played an important part in restoring integrity to City Hall, and collaborated in rolling out the administration's bold community policing initiative. Later, I served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Angel Taveras, leading efforts to build a strong, sustainable future for our city in the aftermath of a crushing recession.​I was then recruited by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea to serve as her Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary of State. I worked to increase civic participation across the state, modernize RI's voting infrastructure, pass lobbying reform legislation, and ensure successful statewide elections during a global pandemic. ​In December of 2020, Providence was reeling from the impact of the pandemic and I stepped down from my position as Deputy Secretary of State to focus on running for Mayor of Providence. In early 2021, during the height of the pandemic, I served briefly as a substitute teacher at Mount Pleasant High School.​Over the past three decades, my commitment to Providence has been unwavering. I have served on the boards of Dorcas Place, the Providence Performing Arts Center, and the Providence Community Library - where I fought to keep all nine neighborhood libraries open during challenging times. I currently serve as a director of the ALS Association RI, the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative, the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University, and the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. ​I have detailed policy plans to make Providence a dynamic, safe, and clean city with great schools and a thriving middle class. I have broad support from community leaders and elected officials from every neighborhood of the city. And, I have the proven leadership skills and executive experience to be an effective mayor.​Together, we will realize Providence's vast potential. Join me.

Joining us for the discussion: Political Contributor Don Roach, Marcela Betancur Executive Director for the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz Support the show

It's a new year, which means a new legislative session. We've heard from Senate leadership about their priorities for Rhode Island in 2022, but what are some of the state's advocates hoping to accomplish this year?For another perspective, we talk to Marcela Betancur, the director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. We discuss some of the laws she's hoping to get passed in 2022, and how the state should better manage COVID in places like Central Falls. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on A Lively Experiment, two steps forward, one and a half steps back. As we head into the third calendar year of Covid. We'll tell you about new restrictions announced this week. And, a weeks long protest at the state house about the homelessness and affordable housing ends with the real work just beginning. Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Marcela Betancur, executive director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. And, Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick.Support the show (http://ripbs.org)

Marcela Betancur shares her life's work, LPI's mission, and what matters most to Hispanics-Latinos in Rhode Island. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza term-limited, several candidates have thrown their hat into the ring, including Ward 3 City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune. She discusses city violence, the unfunded pension liability and more. Then the executive director of the Latino Policy Institute, Marcela Bentancur, talks about her organization's 15th anniversary and the increase in the Hispanic population in Rhode Island.

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Marcela Betancur, Director of The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University for a robust discussion on her work, immigration, equity and undoing stereotypes. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true)

Marcela Betancur, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. #WPRO She has authored a "Latino Impact Plan" that assesses the inequities and barriers Rhode Island Latinos faced before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed by leaders in the Latino community and others. https://tinyurl.com/y39qsla7

Marcela Betancur, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. #WPRO She has authored a "Latino Impact Plan" that assesses the inequities and barriers Rhode Island Latinos faced before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed by leaders in the Latino community and others. https://tinyurl.com/y39qsla7

Nick Figueroa is currently the Chief of Family and Community Engagement for the Providence Public School District. Before transitioning to the District, Nick served as the Executive Director of College Visions, college access, and college success nonprofit, and also serves as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University teaching Human Rights and Community Development. A social justice advocate, Nick has served as a member of the political action committee for the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and also served as an officer with the NAACP in Rhode Island. Recognized for his advocacy, Nick served a term as a member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, State Advisory Council after being nominated by U.S. Senator Jack Reed. Locally, he has served as a board member at Times Squared Academy, a charter school dedicated to teaching STEM-related programs, and the Paul Cuffee Charter School. He is also a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Nick Figueroa was awarded by the Women’s Resource Center in Newport, Rhode Island with the prestigious "Men Who Make A Difference Award" in 2017. Additionally, he is a co-founding member of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University and the Rhode Island chapter of the New Leaders Council. Nick holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Rhode Island. He completed his undergraduate work in Public Administration at Roger Williams University.

Before the Trump administration dropped its effort to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, Marcela Betancur of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University talked about the community's concerns and the challenge to getting people to complete the census. #WPRO https://www.rwu.edu/life-at-rwu/rwu-community/lpi

Before the Trump administration dropped its effort to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, Marcela Betancur of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University talked about the community's concerns and the challenge to getting people to complete the census. #WPRO https://www.rwu.edu/life-at-rwu/rwu-community/lpi

Marcela Betancur has been named to lead the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. #WPRO https://www.rwu.edu/life-at-rwu/rwu-community/lpi

Marcela Betancur has been named to lead the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. #WPRO https://www.rwu.edu/life-at-rwu/rwu-community/lpi

When a state takes control of a failing school district, its motives might not be as pure as you think. This week's podcast addresses the intersection between race, education, and power. Domingo Morel PhD'14 is assistant professor of political science at Rutgers University, Newark. His research explores the ways state policies help expand or diminish political inequality among historically marginalized populations. He is co-founder of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University and past president of the Rhode Island Latino Political Action Committee. His new book is called, Takeover: Race, Education, and American Democracy. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/takeover-9780190678982?cc=us&lang=en& Download episode transcript

Gabriela Domenzain of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University talks about the Trump administration's #DACA immigration policy change @LPIRWU