Speakers/Oradores

““Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.””
— Cesar Chavez

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Nosotros

  • Danielle S. Castillejo

    Therapist - Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Washington State. Story lover, Way-Finding Therapy, The Arise Podcast, writer, adventurer and advocate

  • Akuyea Karen Vargas

    Activist - Founder (2003), the Living Arts Cultural Heritage Project and Living Life Leadership, Vargas teaches cultural history and life skills to hundreds of youth throughout Kitsap County

  • Alejandra Morris

    Therapist/Flourish Psychotherapy - Assistant Instructor w/The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, Queer/Nonbinary/Biracial Latinx, Flourish Psychotherapy/MEND Seattle.

  • Charo De Sanchez

    Professional - Advocate - Líder en la Comunidad, Emprendedora, Organizadora

  • Luis A Castillejo

    Carpenter

  • Brenda Calderon

    Advocate/KAIRE. First generation immigrant who has been living and farming in Kitsap County for the last five years and is committed to community justice work.

  • Cristina Roark

    Advocate

  • Dr. Violeta M Gomez

    Dr Violeta M Gomez FAAP, COE, out of a passion for supporting children and their families through the evaluation and diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Quincy Brown

    I have spent my life being raised all over the country. I just recently graduated from Nicholls State University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology. Now I'm studying at Arizona State University online pursuing a graduate degree in UX design. No matter the education or place, racism has followed me every step of the way and I hope I can contribute to the conversation!

  • Student Speaker

    Student sharing description of their experience at North Kitsap High School, and what they believe about equity.

  • Gabby Ituarte

    Retired Clinical Psychologist, Diversity and Inclusion Resolusionist, Certified by Cornell University, Interpreter and Community Advocate - email: bettertogetherfound@gmail.com

  • Martita May

    Advocate, Community Leader, Co-Founder of Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center, Kitsap Mesa Redonda

  • Martha Little

    Advocate, Community Member, Educator, Professional

Ruth Vega de Loihle

Culturally Speaking, INC (Owner), DSHS Medical and Social Certified Interpreter. Parenting educator, parent involvement trainer. Ready for Kindergarten Facilitator and Cultural Diversity Presentor.

rloihle@wavecable.com

Brenda Calderon of KAIRE

Brenda Calderon of Kaire

Alethea Lamberson - DEI and B advocate, facilitator