I am running for the Pacifica National Board as a Staff Representative because I believe Pacifica’s greatest strength has always been its people: the listeners, staff, volunteers, programmers, and communities who have sustained this network for generations.
I hold a Master’s degree in Political Science and bring experience in human rights, international cooperation, public policy, community engagement, and grassroots leadership. In El Salvador, I worked on international cooperation and development initiatives in partnership with government institutions and international organizations, supporting efforts focused on human rights, gender equity, social inclusion, and regional development. In the United States, my work has focused on community organizing, worker empowerment, immigrant outreach, and strengthening civic participation.
Throughout my career, I have learned that meaningful change happens when people are given the opportunity to participate, lead, and shape the decisions that affect them. That belief has guided my work in public institutions, community organizations, labor organizing, and independent media.
As a Spanish-language broadcaster and Local Station Board member at KPFK, I have seen firsthand the unique role Pacifica plays in amplifying voices often overlooked by commercial media and creating space for dialogue, culture, education, and civic engagement. Pacifica remains one of the few media institutions where communities can tell their own stories in their own words.
For many listeners, language is more than a means of communication—it is identity, culture, memory, and belonging. Como radiodifusora en español, he visto cómo Pacifica permite que nuestras comunidades se escuchen a sí mismas, compartan sus historias y participen plenamente en la vida pública.
Originally from El Salvador, I bring an international perspective and a deep appreciation for the role independent media plays in strengthening democratic participation and public dialogue. As a member of the Latino and immigrant community, I found in KPFK and Pacifica a space that allowed me to remain connected to my community, culture, and language while also engaging with the many diverse communities, cultures, and perspectives that enrich our society. That experience reinforced my belief that independent media can serve as a bridge—connecting people across backgrounds, experiences, and cultures while fostering understanding and civic participation.
I believe Pacifica’s future depends on balancing organizational sustainability with meaningful participation. Democracy is not only about governance structures; it is also about ensuring that listeners, staff, volunteers, programmers, and community members have a voice in shaping the future of the institutions they support and sustain.
As a member of the Pacifica National Board, I will advocate for transparent governance, financial responsibility, stronger community engagement, multilingual outreach, investment in local programming, and partnerships that strengthen Pacifica’s connection to the communities it serves.
I am committed to helping build a Pacifica that is democratic, inclusive, financially sustainable, and deeply connected to the people and communities that make our network possible.
Porque nuestras distintas culturas, idiomas e historias no nos separan; son la fuerza que nos une y nos permite construir comunidad.
I respectfully ask for your support and your vote.