Moderator: Michelle Pérez Kenderish, ChicaPReneurs (NY, PR)
Panelists: Ramphis Castro, ScienceVest (NY)
Dyanis de Jesús, Puerto Rico Creative Economy Institute (PRCEI)
Edwin Vargas, Semillas (CA)
Goal: To examine models of diaspora engagement with Puerto Rico in the context of the unfolding economic and humanitarian crisis. Panelists are experts on various initiatives that are building bridges between stateside and island communities. The moderator has been an advocate for these issues focusing on efforts in the private sector.
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Models for Diaspora Engagement with Puerto Rico - Q&A
Models for Diaspora Engagement with Puerto Rico - Edwin Vargas
Models for Diaspora Engagement with Puerto Rico - Dyanis de Jesús
Models for Diaspora Engagement with Puerto Rico - Panel Discussion
Models for Diaspora Engagement with Puerto Rico - Michelle Pérez Kenderish
Models for Diaspora Engagement with Puerto Rico - Jorge Ramphis Castro