WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
- By - Rita Aggarwal
- March 18, 2021
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WHO WE ARE
Recognizing And Integrating Culture Education and Service
Additionally, in Spanish, “raíces” means “roots”.
Proyecto RAICES is an organization serving Latinx/Hispanic children and families of Summit County, Ohio, with culturally and linguistically relevant programming designed to boost academic performance, preserve and celebrate cultural roots, and promote the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of children.
Our Saturday program is held every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from August to June, online.
Co-Directors:
Nancy Auquilla, B.A. ESL
auquilla@hotmail.com
Rita Aggarwal, M.A. Economics
Certified in Non-Profit Management
aggarwalr2@gmail.com
Rita has extensive experience starting and leading non-profits and her focus has been on helping youth achieve success academically, particularly in the area of STEM. She has also been an advocate for mental health supports for youth and tries to incorporate that into Proyecto RAICES programming. Prior to her work in Ohio, Rita worked with the federal government for 15 years as an international development economist.
Board Members
Board Treasurer:
Sohan Aggarwal, Enrolled Agent, Global Investment Strategies
Board Member:
Christine Fabre Rose, MSW,
Associate Director Office of Academic and Retention Support, University of Akron