RP215: Madrinas of Health with Venessa Rivera

Rays Talk Show Episode 215: Host Ray Collazo is joined by heath care professional and activist Venessa Rivera. The ‘Madrina of Health’ shares her journey as a promotora de salud. Rivera’s activism began as a small girl helping farmworker families and has continued to become a leading voice for equitable culturally competent health care and health advocacy for everyone regardless of background.

Notable Quote from Episode 215:
“We are not experts…the community are the true experts.”—Venessa Rivera

Resources: NCLR’s Health Advocacy Programs for Latino children and families

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