Paula's Barn Child Care

Únete a nosotros la próxima semana para The 9:30 Call en español el miércoles 3 de junio a las 6:30 p.m.
Dra. Viviana M. Abreu-Hernández, Ph.D. Presidenta del Centro de Presupuesto y Política Pública de Massachusetts (Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center): Viviana se unirá al grupo para compartir con la audiencia cómo su vocación de trabajar en asuntos de justicia social han formado y determinado su carrera profesional durante los pasados 20 años - desde ejercer como profesora universitaria hasta dirigir un centro de investigación sobre presupuesto y políticas públicas en Massachusetts. Ella nos hablará sobre el Centro, sus investigaciones y su impacto en el estado.

¿Cómo unirse a estas llamadas? Visite www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call/, haga clic en el botón naranja de registro y complete el formulario. Recibirá un correo electrónico con el enlace de Zoom. Usamos el mismo enlace de Zoom para todas las llamadas de las 9:30.

Join us next week for The 9:30 Call en español on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm
Viviana M. Abreu-Hernández, Ph.D., President, Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center: Viviana will join us to share how a personal call to work on social justice issues has shaped and determined her 20 years career - from college professor in Puerto Rico to leading the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a nonprofit organization that has been doing progressive research, policy analysis, and advocacy in the state for close to 40 years. She will also share highlights of MassBudget's current work and review tools and resources.

How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call/, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.

There was something incredibly powerful about being at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on Friday surrounded by Latino leaders, educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across Massachusetts.

During the Celebration 2025, I felt the strength, resilience, culture, and dreams of our Latino community in such a profound way.

One phrase shared that night stayed with me deeply:
“Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres” (“Tell me who you walk with, and I’ll tell you who you are”), mentioned by Cristina Silva.

Looking around that room, I understood the meaning completely. Being surrounded by people committed to uplifting our communities and opening doors for future generations was truly inspiring.

Thank you to  and Eneida Román for creating spaces where Latino leadership, representation, and community are celebrated and seen.

Being recognized as one of the honorees was deeply emotional. I thought about my journey, my family, my culture, and the impact I hope to continue building through Paula’s Barn and .latino for children, families, and educators in our communities.

And while this recognition may have my name on it, I know I would not be on this journey alone. Sharing this moment with my friend, colleague, and husband, Harold Antonio Blanco , made it even more special. Thank you for believing in my “crazy ideas” and always encouraging me to dream bigger.

So grateful to celebrate alongside amazing leaders, friends, and fellow honorees.

When Latinos come together with purpose, compassion, and vision, we are not only creating change for today—we are building something meaningful for generations to come.