Community, Culture and Main Street with Leslie Ramos

In this episode, Luchia sits down with Leslie A. Ramos, Executive Director of the 82nd Street Partnership in Jackson Heights and Elmhurst. Leslie has built her career at the intersection of public policy, economic development and community leadership. Under her guidance, the 82nd Street Partnership has become internationally recognized for culturally responsive programming, creative placemaking and initiatives supporting immigrant and minority-owned small businesses. They discuss how Main Streets are becoming the center of community life again, how the arts can serve as an economic engine and how local organizations translate community needs into policy and action.