CEO Opinion and Welcome to Our Newsletter and Blog

Dear Valued Readers,

I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all of you as we launch our newsletter and blog here at Presencia. As the CEO of this esteemed organization, I want to express my gratitude for your continued support and interest in our mission to improve the conditions of priority communities.

Our newsletter and blog are platforms through which we can share valuable insights, updates, and stories related to our initiatives, projects, and the impactful work we do. It is my belief that open and transparent communication is key to building a strong community and fostering positive change. I invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and inspiration.

Through these channels, we will provide you with exclusive content, thought-provoking articles, and interviews that shed light on the pressing issues faced by priority communities and the steps we are taking to address them. Our team of dedicated professionals will share their expertise and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on community development, sustainability, education, and more.

Furthermore, this newsletter and blog serve as a platform for us to listen to your voices, opinions, and suggestions. We believe that real change comes from collaboration and active engagement. We encourage you to share your thoughts, stories, and ideas with us, as together we can make a significant impact and create a better future.

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our team, volunteers, partners, and donors who tirelessly work towards our shared goals. It is through their dedication and passion that we are able to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

In closing, I invite you to subscribe to our newsletter and regularly visit our blog. Stay connected with us as we embark on this journey of discovery and transformation. Together, let's build a brighter and more inclusive world for all.

Thank you for your unwavering support.

Warmest regards,

Sandra Estrada

President and Chief Executive Officer

Presencia, social purpose corporation

sandra.estrada@presencia.net

Sandra arrived from Mexico in the eighties, as a migrant teenager her first occupation to prosper was taking care of children and studying in high school where she would learn the language. Like many Hispanics, she did agricultural work while she continued studying, later she worked in a local supermarket where they sold Mexican products and in 1994, she was hired to work as an educational assistant at Enterprise for the Progress in the Community (EPIC), in 1995 she graduated from the profession of cosmetology, I continue studying and certifying myself in different disciplines of personal well-being, health and beauty.

She collaborates in different projects to support the priority community of Toppenish, Washington. Programs to keep people away from drugs and gangs. She promotes two initiatives, the first to develop musical talent and the arts among children and adolescents. The second seeks to impact the health of families in Yakima County with cooking classes, nutritional counseling with a health professional, neurolinguistic programming, and emotional intelligence sessions for a lasting change in habits.

Since the founding of Presencia, Sandra has been interested in health, education and prosperity projects for the Latino community, she wants to improve people's lives every day, as well as in the United States of America, in her home state of Michoacan, Her next project is the foundation of a children's soup kitchen with childcare services for working mothers and workshops where technical knowledge is provided to the community for the start-up of small businesses, productive projects developed by the state's municipalities.