Workshops Presented
"Pens, Brushes & Mics: STITCHin' our Black and Brown Comunidades"
Lánzate - The Jump Off organized by Mijente
Chicago, Illinois (December 2015)
Workshop Description: En este espacio we will share about the grassroots work que comenzó en el verano del 2009 in Milwaukee. This seed was planted by three young people who wanted to grow life in the voids of creative spaces and oportunidades for youth of color and address Milwaukee’s title of most racially segregated city in the country. What began as a humble weekly open mic series has grown into community driven mural projects, hosting tianguis spaces (community markets), y un two-day arts and music festival. All spaces are intergenerational, bilingüe, and held on both the North and South Sides de la ciudad.
Lánzate - The Jump Off organized by Mijente
Chicago, Illinois (December 2015)
Workshop Description: En este espacio we will share about the grassroots work que comenzó en el verano del 2009 in Milwaukee. This seed was planted by three young people who wanted to grow life in the voids of creative spaces and oportunidades for youth of color and address Milwaukee’s title of most racially segregated city in the country. What began as a humble weekly open mic series has grown into community driven mural projects, hosting tianguis spaces (community markets), y un two-day arts and music festival. All spaces are intergenerational, bilingüe, and held on both the North and South Sides de la ciudad.
"The Power of Storytelling: To Heal, To Humanize, and Genuinely Connect"
Safe, Healthy, Strong 2014: Sharing, Listening, Learning
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 2014)
Workshop Description: This session is designed for folks who work with youth and other under-served and disenfranchised communities, seeking to deepen their ability to better interact and reconnect with others, as well as themselves. Participants will be invited to look inward and find their personal story and explore the power of story and storytelling as a form of healing and community building. We will also be sharing potential projects and programs for youth and community members that build towards positive sexual health messaging, self-advocacy, and open communication while engaging technology.
Safe, Healthy, Strong 2014: Sharing, Listening, Learning
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 2014)
Workshop Description: This session is designed for folks who work with youth and other under-served and disenfranchised communities, seeking to deepen their ability to better interact and reconnect with others, as well as themselves. Participants will be invited to look inward and find their personal story and explore the power of story and storytelling as a form of healing and community building. We will also be sharing potential projects and programs for youth and community members that build towards positive sexual health messaging, self-advocacy, and open communication while engaging technology.
Guest on International Panel for Business Leadership Program
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (Summer, 2015) (Alida's email for details)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (Summer, 2015) (Alida's email for details)
ACLU Youth Forum Workshop, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (November 2014)
Casa Romero Youth Facilitator Training, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 2014)
