Maria Torres S3E157

Maria Torres is a community advocate and founder of the CommUnity Project. Born in El Salvador and now living in Council Bluffs, her story spans migration and motherhood, trauma and healing, and the discovery of a public voice turning her lived experience into advocacy for belonging, community, and care for others.Torres came as a child to the United States. She now lives in Council Bluffs with her family, previously worked as the health equity coordinator for Pottawattamie County Public Health, and is the founder of The CommUnity Project, a Southwest Iowa organization working to celebrate the unique diversity of the community. Her story is one leading to a growing call to raise her voice on behalf of people too often unheard.*************************Today's show and others are supported by the generous membership of Amy and Tom Trenolone.*Bonus content* for Lives members only features exclusive content and more. Find a Lives membership tier that fits you - support link here.