Themes:
People of EPA
Economic Development - Whiskey Gulch/University Circle
Community Events & Celebrations - Cinco de Mayo
Non-Profits
Subjects:
Maria Teresa Fernández, One East Palo Alto, EPACenter Arts, Peninsula Interfaith Action, EPA Sanitary District, Ruben Abrica, La Pena, Street Code Academy, Faye McNair-Knox, Youth Community Service, Mora Oommen, Barbara Noparstak, Onetta Harris, Betsy Yanez
Date of Creation or Publication:
4/4/2025
Creator
Dianne Otterby
Donor
Maria Teresa Fernández
Language
English
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Interview of Maria Teresa Fernández by Dianne Otterby. Topics include: migrating to EPA in 1999 via Mexico City, Texas and Palo Alto; living on East O’Keefe Street; involvement with Peninsula Interfaith Action; joining the board of One East Palo Alto due to encouragement of Dr. Faye McNair-Knox and Betsy Yanez; notable people; Whiskey Gulch; working as a patient advocate at a Palo Alto health clinic and other work skills and experiences; other volunteering in the community including voter registration with YCS and Mora Oommen; taking classes at StreetCode Academy; and her positive vision for EPA’s future.
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