{"id":47056,"date":"2021-01-28T19:30:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T03:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/?p=47056"},"modified":"2021-02-20T20:54:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T04:54:27","slug":"accion-latina-passing-the-torch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/en\/accion-latina-passing-the-torch\/","title":{"rendered":"Acci\u00f3n Latina: Passing the torch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Back in February 2017 Acci\u00f3n Latina embarked on a new direction in leadership when the Mission-raised artist and educator, Josu\u00e9 Rojas stepped up as Executive Director, taking over for Georgiana Hernandez. \u201cWithout a background in non-profit administration, I did not know what to expect. I could not have predicted the many wonderful ways the experience would change me.\u201d Rojas states, \u201cI have learned the true meaning of community-informed, media &amp; arts leadership in the service of empowerment for Latinx communities.&nbsp; Acci\u00f3n Latina already had such a great presence \u2013\u2013 I really wanted to make a place for artists, thinkers and young people.\u201d Rojas said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=360%2C240&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=20%2C13&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 20w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=185%2C123&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?resize=72%2C48&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 72w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1084_WEB.jpg?w=1100&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Josu\u00e9 Rojas and F\u00e1tima Ram\u00edrez pose for a portrait at Acci\u00f3n Latina on Jan. 27. Rojas served as Acci\u00f3n Latina\u2019s Executive Director for four years, and Ram\u00edrez will take his place as Interim Executive Director. Photo: Sean Reyes \n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Four years later, to the day \u2013\u2013&nbsp; Rojas&nbsp; will depart to pursue his lifelong vocation in the creative arts. Effective February 1, 2021, Josu\u00e9 Rojas will step down as Executive Director of Acci\u00f3n Latina. In his place, F\u00e1tima Ram\u00edrez, current Deputy Director, will serve as Interim Executive Director for the legacy organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe first time I walked into Acci\u00f3n Latina was actually to check out Josue\u2019s 2016 \u201c\u00a1Gentromancer!\u201d solo exhibition!\u201d Ram\u00edrez said. \u201cI became excited about the many ways in which we could attract people to gather and engage in meaningful dialogue in this beautiful community gallery. I felt like there was a lot of good energy in the space, and I just wanted to keep coming back!\u201d Rojas later invited Ram\u00edrez to join the Juan R. Fuentes Curatorial Committee and in early 2019 Ramirez joined the staff as Cultural Arts Manager. Since then, the Acci\u00f3n Latina team has reached unprecedented milestones, serving 15,000 people with 55 original events in 2019, raising $250,000 and persevering in 2020, while celebrating El Tecolote\u2019s 50th year in service to our community, and effectively evolving toward a comprehensive online plan that will launch in 2021.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ram\u00edrez states, \u201cIt is an honor and a great responsibility to guide the organization during this transition. We are developing a lot of new, exciting journalism and cultural arts projects, and I am excited to help them launch!\u201d Ramirez said. \u201cEl Tecolote is soaring to new heights in 2021! Pretty soon folks will be able to listen to our award-winning journalism via our new podcast, Radio Teco. We will also be hosting a new series of dynamic cultural arts events that will activate five decades of El Tecolote\u2019s rich archive!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=360%2C240&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=20%2C13&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 20w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=185%2C123&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?resize=72%2C48&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 72w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1043_web.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Josu\u00e9 Rojas and F\u00e1tima Ram\u00edrez pose for a portrait at Acci\u00f3n Latina on Jan. 27. 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If anyone can lead this org into a bright new era of innovation and excellence, she can!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please join us in bidding good luck to Josu\u00e9 and in welcoming incoming leader, F\u00e1tima Ramirez as she prepares to take the reins of a beloved institution with five decades of service to the Latinx community in the Bay Area and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Con todo nuestro cari\u00f1o,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Acci\u00f3n Latina team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.81365729761349%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"800\" data-id=\"47041\" data-link=\"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/en\/big-tech-is-a-big-problem-and-it-needs-to-be-addressed\/executivedirector_reyes_0978_web\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_0978_WEB.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_0978_WEB.jpg\" layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:33.186342702386526%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"733\" data-id=\"47040\" data-link=\"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/en\/big-tech-is-a-big-problem-and-it-needs-to-be-addressed\/executivedirector_reyes_1023_web\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1023_WEB.jpg\" data-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1023_WEB.jpg\" layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"800\" data-id=\"47037\" data-link=\"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/en\/big-tech-is-a-big-problem-and-it-needs-to-be-addressed\/executivedirector_reyes_1093_web\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1093_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/eltecolote.org\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/executivedirector_reyes_1093_web.jpg\" layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in February 2017 Acci\u00f3n Latina embarked on a new direction in leadership when the Mission-raised artist and educator, Josu\u00e9 Rojas stepped up as Executive Director, taking over for Georgiana Hernandez. \u201cWithout a background in non-profit administration, I did not know what to expect. 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