Fighting Poverty in our own Backyard with Maria Elena de la Garza

About this episode

Maria Elena de la Garza discusses her extensive work in nonprofit leadership and community development in Santa Cruz County.

With nearly 35 years of nonprofit leadership, Maria Elena de la Garza, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Action Board (CAB) of Santa Cruz County has made a lasting impact on her community, working to expand services, increase community engagement, and foster cultural and fiscal growth. A proud Watsonville native, Maria Elena is deeply committed […]

People in this episode

Guest: Maria Elena de la Garza

Topics covered

• poverty
• nonprofit leadership
• community engagement
• cultural growth
• fiscal growth

Keywords

• poverty
• nonprofit
• community action
• leadership
• Santa Cruz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Community Action Board

Places: Santa Cruz County, Watsonville

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