¡Sí se puede, sí se pudo, y si se va poder!
René has worked and led alongside commUNITY for over a decade. He has focused on multidisciplinary education advocacy and bridging opportunities and access for diverse communities.
René has worked and led alongside commUNITY for over a decade. He has focused on multidisciplinary education advocacy and bridging opportunities and access for diverse communities.
He is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of successfully implementing and leading community programs that prioritize accessibility and justice. With experience overseeing a team of 35 interpreters, He has led a language access team that emphasizes equity and inclusion.
Dedication
He is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of successfully implementing and leading community programs that prioritize accessibility and justice. With experience overseeing a team of 35 interpreters, He has led a language access team that emphasizes equity and inclusion
René combines a robust understanding of praxis with a passion for translating theory into tangible, impactful outcomes. His work is rooted in a commitment to creating real, measurable change for diverse communities that are people-centered.
Involvement
René is the Vice Chair of the Santa Barbara Immigration Legal Defense Center Board and served as a board member at Adelante Charter School, Creative Children’s Project, and served on the community advisory council for SB Bike and COAST.
He is co-founder of Infinity Independent Winterguard (a non-profit), Executive Director of the
Arts Mentorship Program (AMP), and Director of Community Engagement at
AHA!
René has created his unique path by creating a personal and professional career focused on liberating education, unity, and solidarity in action.