Association of Mexicans in North Carolina, Inc. (AMEXCAN)

On Tuesday, in collaboration with NC Sea Grant, we hosted a “Safe and Ready: Advancing Health and Disaster Preparedness for Coastal Latino Communities” conference at the Duplin County Agricultural Center. ??? ?? The purpose was to enhance public health outcomes for Latino coastal communities by building capacity in six coastal health departments to effectively communicate with low-English proficiency populations. In partnership with public health departments, the National Weather Service, and Latino NGOs, we aim to improve emergency alerts and disaster preparedness resources for non-English-speaking audiences. ?? Keynote speakers included Efosa Victor Iyore, MPH Social/Clinical Research Assistant from the Department of Health Education and Promotion, & Frank Lopez Extension Director of NC Sea Grant & Water Resources Research Institute. Our distinguished panel included Luz Sanabria-Reyes, MSW, MPA, Disaster Services Manager at the Office of Governor Roy Cooper; Matthew Barwich, Emergency Management Director and Fire Marshal of Duplin County; & Lindsey Woodard, Adult Health Services and PHP & R Coordinator at the Sampson County Health Department. ?? Thank you to all of our community partners that participated in this important conversation. Your participation is essential in shaping the future of health and disaster preparedness for coastal Latino communities. We look forward to working together towards building safer and more inclusive communities.

?? In collaboration with NC Sea Grant, we invite you to our “Safe and Ready: Advancing Heakth & Disaster Preparedness for Costal Latino Communities” conference. ?? The purpose is to enhance public health outcomes for Latino coastal communities by building capacity in six coastal health departments to effectively communicate with low-English proficiency populations. We will have keynotes speakers: Efosa Victor Iyore, MPH & Frank Lopez. Our panalists include: Luz Sanabria-Reyes, MSW, MPA, Matthew Barwish, & Lindsey Woodard. ??: Tuesday November 19th, 2024 ??: 9AM-2PM ??: Duplin County Agriculture Center, 165 Agriculture Drive, Kenansville NC 28349 Lunch will be provided & Spanish interpretation will be available. We encourage all those who work towards enhancing public health and emergency preparedness for coastal Latino communities to join us. ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e2HZ_s7m

2024 Summer Intern Reception ???? On Thursday, July 25, 2024, AMEXCAN hosted an Intern Reception to celebrate the contributions and achievements of our summer interns throughout the semester. Our interns presented their projects to the staff, highlighting their accomplishments and the skills they developed during their time with us. ??Grant Nelson: Senior at East Carolina University (Business & Hispanic Studies) ??Nia Burgess: Senior at East Carolina University (Public Health & Hispanic Studies) ??Heather Baker: East Carolina University (Communication Interpersonal & Psychology) ??Lizbeth De La Fuente Gonzalez: Rising Senior at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Human Development & Family Science) ??Luis Alfredo Valdivia Diego: Rising Junior at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Public Policy & Management and Society & Data Science) ??Sayuri Cervantes Perez: Junior at Trinity Washington University (Communications & Language and Cultural Studies) ??Liana Mattera: Rising Sophomore at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Biology & Medical Anthropology) (Not Pictured) ?? Congratulations to our Summer 2024 Interns on completing their internships! We thank you for your dedication and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. ?? Good luck!

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Community Meeting of Parent-Family: AMEXCAN Promotes Participation and Dialogue. GREENVILLE, NC, July 12, 2024—The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina, Inc. (AMEXCAN) held a successful family-parent community meeting last Thursday, July 11, at the Pitt County Agricultural Center. The event, featuring Dr. Steve Lassiter, interim superintendent of Pitt County Schools, brought together parents interested in improving their children's education and well-being. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Dr. Lassiter shared his vision and strategies for the upcoming school year, addressing crucial topics such as; quality of education, school safety, and the importance of parental involvement in their child's educational process. Attendees could ask questions and express their concerns directly to the Superintendent, encouraging open and constructive dialogue. The event was hosted by AMEXCAN in collaboration with Parents United for Education, the North Carolina Education Alliance, and AMEXCAN Community Promoters. These actors work tirelessly to strengthen the Latino community in North Carolina by promoting education, leadership, and civic participation. Rodolfo Martinez, Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement at AMEXCAN, expressed his satisfaction with participating in the meeting. He emphasized the importance of such meetings to build bridges between the educational community and families. "It was a great opportunity for Pitt County leaders to hear directly from the Latino community and the issues their children face in schools, ranging from bullying, language barriers, mental health issues, and equitable care for all students, regardless of gender." his immigration status," Martinez affirmed. “We hope to continue with these kinds of events in the future; we need to let the school board and Pitt County leaders know that the Latino community is here and we're not going anywhere.” Rudolfo Martinez asserted. In conclusion, Dr. Lassiter requested periodic meetings with Latino families, educators, principals, and central office employees to facilitate ongoing communication and proactive action to address arising issues and support Latino students and families. AMEXCAN will continue to host community and educational events to promote social unity and development of the Latino community in North Carolina. #AMEXCAN #PITTCOUNTYSCHOOLS #LATINO #EDUCATION #STUDENTS #COMMUNITY #NORTHCAROLINA

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