Episode 55 - CommuniTea with Ashley Medina

Episode 55 - CommuniTea with Ashley Medina

From 4 Bronx CommuniTea Podcast by Laura Levine-Pinedo

January 28, 2025 · 29 min · Season 1 · Episode 55

About this episode

Ashley Medina shares her journey of resilience, cultural identity, and community involvement in Riverdale.

Ashley Medina grew up in Westchester County and was raised by her mom. Unfortunately, Ashley's dad died of cancer when she was only six years old. As a result of this loss, resilience took root at a young age. Ashley learned that when "life" happens, you can be sad, but you have to push through. Ashley is proud of her dad's Hispanic heritage and carries his name "Medina" with her as part of her cultural identity. She embraces her Italian/Irish heritage as well. Ashley is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. While Ashley has countless memories of family and friends in Westchester woven into her core, she now calls Riverdale, and all it has to offer, her home. Ashley is a mom of two young children, ages 2 and 4 who simply light up her world. She moved to Riverdale in 2021 and plays a key role in fostering community growth. As a dedicated board member of the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance and the Bronx Community Board 8 - Economic Development Committee, Ashley is passionate about strengthening and enriching our neighborhood. Helping people is something that has always brought Ashley joy. She was inspired by her mom, a special education teacher striving to make a…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Levine-Pinedo

Guest: Ashley Medina

Topics covered

  • resilience
  • community growth
  • cultural identity
  • parenting
  • non-profit involvement

Keywords

  • resilience
  • community
  • Hispanic heritage
  • parenting
  • non-profit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Riverdale Main Streets Alliance, Bronx Community Board 8 - Economic Development Committee

Places: Westchester County, Riverdale

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