Young Storytellers
Esmeralda Vasquez has a diverse background in community outreach and advocacy. With experience in coordinating programs with schools, managing internships, and liaising with the community on legislative matters, Esmeralda has a strong foundation in supporting various community initiatives. Esmeralda's educational background in Anthropology from UCLA and Moorpark College further adds depth to their ability to engage with diverse communities and individuals.
Young Storytellers
Young Storytellers sparks creative self-discovery through storytelling. Our programs highlight young people as the center of their own narratives, emphasize that their stories matter, and celebrate their unique voices as the ones telling them. In elementary school, we use storytelling to help young people explore their creativity and imagination. In middle school, we use storytelling to explore their goals for the future and what challenges might stand in their way. In high school, we use storytelling to explore the impact their voice can have in their community - and, more broadly, the world. Young Storytellers works towards a future where young people experience, through the stories they write, the impact that their thoughts, feelings, and words can have on the world in which they live. We raise voices, one story at a time.