Maria Pesqueira's guest appearances

Maria Pesqueira

Latino in Chicago

Disrupting Privilege: Conversations on Race & Health

Edgar Ramirez

Michelle Morales

Maricela Garcia

Everett Gutierrez

Kirstin Chernawsky

Evette Cardona

Andrea Saenz

Katya Nuques

Celena Roldan

Sol Flores

Sylvia Puente

OwlTail

Today, we connect with Maria del Socorro Pesqueira, President and CEO of Mujeres Latinas en Acción. Founded in 1975, Mujeres empowers Latinas by providing services that reflect their values and culture and by being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives. The agency serves as a beacon for Latinas and their families, serving over 8,000 community residents annually.Maria is celebrating her 15th year as CEO Mujeres and offers some great insight on her experiences in that time.We learn about:Mujeres' services in supporting women and families across ChicagoMaria’s journey to the organization and her first experience with domestic violenceThe organization’s vision for how men can play an active role in ending domestic violenceMaria’s approach to leadership, and why it’s personal, andMujeres’ participation in the Purple Purse ChallengeNotable resources:Peter Drucker, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your OrganizationAllstate Foundation, Purple Purse ChallengeSUPPORT MUJERES IN THE PURPLE PURSE CHALLENGE - DONATE HERETo learn more about Mujeres, visit: mujereslatinasenaccion.orgTo support Mujeres' mission, Click Here to Donate     Listen on iTunes  

Today, we connect with Maria del Socorro Pesqueira, President and CEO of Mujeres Latinas en Acción. Founded in 1975, Mujeres empowers Latinas by providing services that reflect their values and culture and by being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives. The agency serves as a beacon for Latinas and their families, serving over 8,000 community residents annually.Maria is celebrating her 15th year as CEO Mujeres and offers some great insight on her experiences in that time.We learn about:<ul><li>Mujeres' services in supporting women and families across Chicago</li><li>Maria’s journey to the organization and her first experience with domestic violence</li><li>The organization’s vision for how men can play an active role in ending domestic violence</li><li>Maria’s approach to leadership, and why it’s personal, and</li><li>Mujeres’ participation in the <a href="http://purplepurse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purple Purse Challenge</a></li></ul>Notable resources:Peter Drucker, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Important-Questions-About-Organization/dp/0470227567" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization</a>Allstate Foundation, <a href="http://purplepurse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purple Purse Challenge</a><blockquote>SUPPORT MUJERES IN <a href="https://www.crowdrise.com/LatinWomenInAction-PurplePurse2016/fundraiser/adrianaviteri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE PURPLE PURSE CHALLENGE - DONATE HERE</a></blockquote>To learn more about Mujeres, visit: <a href="http://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mujereslatinasenaccion.org</a>To support Mujeres' mission, <a href="https://mujeres-latinas-en-accion.networkforgood.com/projects/9825-mujeres-latinas-en-accion-general-operating-fund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here to Donate</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/latino-in-chicago/id1156599362" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen on iTunes </a>

Maria Pesqueira, Mujeres Latinas en Acción