Talia Rodriguez: In this episode, we sit down with Talia Rodriguez. Talia Rodriguez is the Associate Director of West Side Promise Neighborhood. The West Side Promise Neighborhood is a group of community organizations and collaborating members united by a shared goal to improve educational outcomes on Buffalo’s West Side. She shares with us her personal experiences as a Buffalo native and a SUNY/CUNY graduate. She discusses the importance of honoring your family history and giving back to your community.