EOT 407 Latine Heritage Month Special

Feliz Mes de la Herencia Latine! In this episode, host Emilia Rivadeneira speaks with Jack Rothacker, a senior at NC State and founder of the nonprofit Perseverancia, about his initiative to build three classrooms in Soyapango, El Salvador. In the second segment, we interview Elaine Townsend Utin, co-founder and executive director of LatinxEd, along with Kiara Aranda, Director of Programs, discussing LatinxEd's mission and its impact in North Carolina, where it provides dedicated, multi-year support to Latine students and immigrant families pursuing higher education. For more information on Rothacker's initiative, visit Perseverancia's instagram. For more information on LatinxEd and their initiatives, visit LatinxEd's website. ★ Support this podcast ★