Conexión Américas: 20 years of serving Nashville’s Latino community

Conexión Américas is 20 years old!

In this show we talk with founder Renata Soto about what Nashville’s Latino community looked like two decades ago and how she planted the seeds that  grew this long-standing organization. Also joining the conversation is current co-executive director Martha Silva on where Conexión is today and its hopes for the future.

Courtesy of Conexión Américas

One of the core components of Conexión Américas’ economic prosperity programs is advancing digital literacy. This photo shows a basic computer skills course conducted in Spanish at Casa Azafrán. Conexión Américas offers digital literacy courses that teach anything from how to use email to advanced use of Quickbooks.

You’ll also hear from Jaime Perara, a small business owner who benefited from business development through Conexión and is now a volunteer, and Brian Haile, who partners with the nonprofit. 

First up, @ Us! Host Khalil Ekulona and digital lead Anna Gallegos-Cannon respond to listeners’ tweets about Wednesday’s COVID check-in, Mayor Cooper’s State of Metro and concerns about Metro Animal Care and Control.

Guests:

• Renata Soto, founder of Conexión Américas and Mosaic Changemakers
• Martha Silva, current co-executive director of Conexión Américas
• Brian Halie, Neighborhood Health director
• Jaime Perera, owns A1 Trust Cleaning Service with his wife Nadya

Special thanks to: Ruth Rico, Andres Martinez, Ariel Safdie

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