This work is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa and Paulo Freirie. Each one of them inspired the human spirit to do extraordinary things. Their inspiration was not rooted in hate, bigotry, xenophobia or power for its own sake – rather they focused on the inner strength of the human soul with a call ultimately for healing, love and rebuilding such that our economy and society works for all
Economist rooted in the experience of ALANA (African Latino Asian Native American) communities with expertise in economic and academic inclusion and community empowerment. Pioneering work in the creation of "Cultural Destinations" a strategy to leverage cultural assets for wealth building in low income diverse communities. My work has been inspired by Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Paulo Freire. Economist and a steward of the ALANA Brain Trust which works to bring capital and capacity to the ALANA communities.
