In this episode we interview Esperanza Pallana, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Community Vision and Administrator of California Freshworks, and Mariela Cedeño, Interim Director of Mandela Partners. The episode highlights the California FreshWorks program’s equity criteria, diverse community partnerships, and its collaboration with Mandela Partners. We share insights about the program’s evaluation and impacts, as they relate to people’s lives and community accountability.

This podcast is hosted by Leticia Corona and Ome Quetzal Lopez.

To learn more about California Freshworks, visit cafreshworks.com.