Silicon Valley Congressman meets with Philadelphia Latino leaders
Left to Right: Erikka Goslin, Executive Director, Taller Puertorriqueño; Rafael Alvarez Febo, Vice President of Economic Development and Social Impact, Esperanza; Clayton Gonzalez, National Field Director, Unidos Action Fund; Jennifer Rodríguez, President and CEO, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC); Adamary Sosa, Vice President of Education, Xiente; Daniel Betancourt, President and CEO, Finanta, and Chair, Federal Reserve Board Community Advisory Council; Daisy Rosa, Senior Vice President of Program Operations, Congreso; Rev. Magaly Martinez, Esperanza Board Member and Pastor, Sinai Assemblies of God Church; Rev. Carlos Diaz, Pastor, Tabernáculo de la Fe Philadelphia; Rev. Bonnie Camarda, Co-founder, Hispanic Clergy of Philadelphia, and Director of Partnerships, Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division; Will Gonzalez, Esq., Executive Director, Ceiba; Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Philadelphia's 7th District; Congressman Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative for California's 17th Congressional District; Rev. Luis Cortés, President and CEO, Esperanza; Rev. Vicente Diaz, Lead Pastor, Lighthouse Family Center; Anu Thomas, Executive Director, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services; Rev. Danny Cortés, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Esperanza; Maria N. Gonzalez, President, HACER; Rev. Ruben Ortiz, Vice President of Faith & Capacity Initiatives, Esperanza; and Wallace Q. Weaver, Chief of Staff to Pennsylvania State Senator Art Haywood. (Photo: Irving Viveros/Esperanza Staff)
California Congressman Ro Khanna with Philly roots meets with Latino leaders to discuss economic development
On Tuesday July 28th Congressman Ro Khanna who represents California’s 17th congressional district, the home of Silicon Valley and countless tech companies, met with non-profit, business, community and faith leaders at Esperanza’s headquarters in Hunting Park. The meeting was meant to be a listening session where leaders could discuss their ideas and concerns regarding the state of economic opportunities in Philadelphia’s Latino neighborhoods.