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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.A 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumna was selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders USA program
Rosamaria Cristello, founder of the Latino Community Center and alumna of the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, will represent Pennsylvania in the inaugural class of the program.
Cristello (GSPIA ’17) will spend six months in the program, connecting with 100 emerging leaders from 37 states; Washington, D.C.; American Samoa; Guam; and five tribal nations. Together, the cohort will develop skills to accelerate lasting change in their communities.
It’s a mission she knows well. As executive director, Cristello has built a strong team and governance structure for the Latino Community Center to grow with, empower and respond to the ever-changing needs of the Latinx community in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh.
Emerging leaders will participate in action labs focused on strengthening democratic institutions and culture in the U.S. and community groups for fostering constructive dialogue in a polarized environment. Throughout the program, participants will engage not only with one another, but also President Obama, leadership coaches and subject matter experts.