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Author Archives: Imelda Carrasco

Imelda Carrasco is the Executive Director of Acción Latina. Previously she served as publisher of the independent newsroom 48Hills, and worked in San Francisco City Hall as a legislative aide. She also helped lead the Student Success Fund campaign to bring critical mental health and academic resources to underserved public schools.

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After losing my father, leading Acción Latina gives me purpose

by Imelda Carrasco April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

“It’s this reality — the quiet grief and daily resilience of our community — that grounds me in this work and fuels my commitment to Acción Latina’s mission: to defend, inform and uplift working-class, immigrant families like mine.”

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  • Ahead of Día de Muertos, S.F. Latinos balance resilience with cautionOctober 30, 2025

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