Meet Our Team of Promotores

Catalina

How many years have you been living in the United States?  14

What is your country of origin?  Mexico

Why did you decide to become a promotor/a and why do you think it’s an important job?

“Decidí ser promotora porque sé lo difícil que es adaptarse a una nación. Cuando llegue a este país, fue muy difícil por el idioma, los costumbres y porque me sentía como un pez fuera de su pecera en esta gran nación. Conforme con el paso de tiempo, aprendí a desenvolverme con el idioma y las costumbres, apoyaba a la gente con lo poco que sabia y siempre pensé en hacer un trabajo donde pudiera ayudar a mi comunidad. PASOs me dió una gran oportunidad de ayudar y aprender. CON PASOS, PASO A PASO AYUDARE MAS A MI COMUNIDAD.GRACIAS PASOS .”

Translated:  I decided to be a Promotora because I know how hard it is to adapt to a new country.  When I came to this country it was very difficult because of the language, the customs, and because I felt like I was a fish out of water in a great nation. I spent time learning the language and customs, and tried to help people with what little I knew.  I always imagined myself working a job where I could help my community. PASOs gave me this great opportunity to realize my dream.

 

 

Citlaly

How many years have you been living in the United States?  8

What is your country of origin?  Mexico

Why did you decide to become a promotor/a and why do you think it’s an important job?

“Porque yo tenía la experiencia de ser inmigrante y tener necesidades sin saber donde ir para encontrar ayuda. Y como me gusta poder aportar algo a la comunidad, lo algo con gusto.”

Translated: I decided to become a Promotora because I had the experience of being an immigrant and I know what it feels like to need help and to not know where to go. Also, I like to be able to do something for my community so I do this work with pleasure.

 

 

 

Ivón

How many years have you been living in the United States?  6

What is your country of origin?  Chile

Why did you decide to become a promotor/a and why do you think it’s an important job?

“ Me gusta ayudar y estar a la orden de la comunidad y servir como voluntaria. Ahora PASOs es una organización que ayuda a la comunidad Latina a tener a las mujeres bien informada y así tener a los niños con salud y también enseñan muchas cosas que uno puede tener muchos servicios.”

Translated: I became a Promotora because I like to help people and do voluntary service within the community. PASOs is an organization that helps educate the Latino community so that we have informed women healthy children that know about all of the services that are available to them.

 

 

Marlén

How many years have you been living in the United States?  1

What is your country of origin?  Mexico

Why did you decide to become a promotor/a and why do you think it’s an important job?

“Porque me gusta ayudar la gente. Me gusta el programa porque tiene muchas ayudas y oportunidades para gente Latina y puedo ayudar a la gente y de eso aprendo y tengo muy buenas experiencas y más conocimiento. Aporte que es un programa muy acojedor y con gente responsable y amistosa.”

Translated:  I decided to become a Promotora because I like to help people. I like this program because it provides opportunities and helps Latino people in a lot of different ways. As a Promotora I can help other people learn this, have great experiences and be more knowledgeable about resources that are available. This program is very welcoming with responsible and friendly people.