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Mónica Jasis,
Hi! I’m Mónica Jasis. I founded Centro
Mujeres in 1994 along with Teresa and
Noemi. I am a general practitioner, with a
masters in public health from San Diego
State University and a post-masters in
reproductive health policy research from
the University of California, San Francisco.
I work in Centro Mujeres as the co-director
in charge of the community health
programs, addressing the empowerment
of women and youth. I also develop
research and monitoring projects for
advocacy purposes. At Centro Mujeres, I
apply my experience as a community
trainer and my extensive experience as
a public health researcher. The
combination of both activities allows me to
advocate effectively for the advancement
of the women’s and youth’s rights
agendas in our state and nation.
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Teresa Shields
Hi, I’m one of the founders and co-director
of Centro Mujeres. I’m originally from Seattle, WA,
but have been living in La Paz for just about fourteen
years. I’m responsible for the administrative side at
Centro Mujeres, as well as for the coordination of
community-based programs. I have over twenty-five
years of experience in the not-for-profit sector and
take pleasure from the challenges my work provides.
I especially enjoy working with teens and young people.
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Carla Alvizo
Hello, my name is Carla, and I’ve worked
at Centro Mujeres for four years as an
administrative assistant to the co-directors.
I enjoy my work and take a lot of satisfaction
from it. I take it seriously and consider it an
important responsibility.
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Perla Noemi Estada Acevedo
Hi my name is Perla Noemi Estada Acevedo. I am 20 years old and I am the County liaison for Advocates COPADO. I work with youth groups in a variety of cities in the five different counties of our state through Advocates COPADO in order to form groups of young leaders interested in promoting reproductive and sexual rights of youth. This is done through public campaigns. If you are interested in information on topics related to sexuality or want to participate in a campaign you can send me an email through this site.
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Paul Marcial Melo
Hi, My name is Paul Marcial Melo and I am at student in social work at the Universidad Internacional in La Paz and the general coordinator of Advocates COPADO. I am 22 years old. I began at Centro Mujeres in Advocates COPADO in their first leadership course for youth in summer 2002. After the training I formed part of the group that began the first awareness campaigns on reproductive and sexual rights for youth. I then moved into the position of Coordinator for Advocates COPADO where I stayed for two years. I then left for personal reasons but stayed in touch with the group and participated sporadically. This year I returned to the program to do my professional practice for the University. I feel that the group and the program have made important advances in Baja California Sur, especially in La Paz county. I am proud that in our community we are known as the “go to” group for questions relating to reproductive and sexual health of young people. |
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Citlalli Ojeda Pacheco
Hola! My name is Citlalli Ojeda Pacheco and I am 17 years old and a team member of Advocates COPADO. We are a group of young people that promote the reproductive and sexual rights of youth. We inform young people on contraceptives and related issues to try and prevent teen pregnancy. One of the advantages of our program is that if you come to Centro Mujeres we can clear up any doubts you may have on sexuality issues. We also have the emergency pill, free condoms, and lots of information!
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Karen Meza Mesta
Aloha! My name is Karen Meza Mesta and I am 17 years old. I am completing my social service for high school in the program Advocates COPADO, We promote reproductive and sexual rights for youth through all kinds of activities. For example we make large bulletin boards that we distribute in high schools on topics such as contraceptives, AIDS, the emergency pill, sexual diversity etc. We also have a lot of materials that we make to support our campaigns on reproductive and sexual rights.
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Laura Renteria Salas
Hola! My name is Laura Renteria Salas and I am 20 years old. I welcome the people that come to Centro Mujeres and I am also in charge of the documentation center. I like working at Centro Mujeres because the people that come to Centro Mujeres leave satisfied. I can say this because people return for other services and often times refer friends that need help. Centro Mujeres supports women and youth with all kinds of problems and changes lives. It has changed mine.
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Susett Murillo Mesta
Hi my name is Susett Murillo Mesta and I am an educational psychologist. At Centro Mujeres I am the coordinator of the program Hablemos Claro. I enjoy working at Centro Mujeres because through this program we contribute to improving communication in families and promoting positive changes for young people in our state. | |
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Marilyn Griffith
Hi, I’m Marilyn! I got involved with Centro Mujeres in 1995, supporting their work as a volunteer for special events and for promoting women’s rights in BC Sur. I’m originally from the Bay area.
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Irma Romero
Hi I am Irma. I worked as the receptionist at Centro Mujeres for many years. I left in order to start a small business however I remain part of the team working as a volunteer. I assist administratively and with special projects.
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