Camila Vallejo
Former StaffCamila Vallejo was a corps member with Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms. She reported on housing in Fairfield County for Connecticut Public.
Previously, Vallejo was an intern and producer for All Things Considered at Connecticut Public Radio. Her work has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, PRX's The World, NPR's Here and Now, and more.
Vallejo enjoys a good cup of coffee, snuggling with her two cats and traveling.
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Nina Vazquez es organizadora de un grupo de justicia social de base religiosa, y educadora cultural especializada en la historia de Puerto Rico y del reguetón. Aunque sus funciones parezcan distintas, tienen su raíz en valores que la moldearon desde muy joven. -
Nina Vazquez is an organizer with a local faith-based social justice group and a cultural educator who teaches Puerto Rican and reggaeton history. The roles may seem different, but they are rooted in values that shaped her from a very young age.
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Helena Martínez es asistente de terapia del habla y lenguaje en Springfield, Massachusetts. Cuando no está ayudando a sus estudiantes, dedica su tiempo a las manualidades y a organizar su próximo evento comunitario, entre ellos, la celebración anual del Día de los Muertos en Hartford. -
Helena Martinez is a speech language assistant in Springfield, Mass. When she's not helping her students, she's busy crafting and planning her next community event, including Hartford’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
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During five terms in the Connecticut legislature, Evelyn Mantilla made history as the first Hispanic woman to serve as deputy majority leader and the first openly bisexual legislator in the country. But for her it’s always been about much more than just being the first. -
Durante cinco sesiones en la legislatura de Connecticut, Evelyn Mantilla hizo historia al ser la primera mujer hispana en desempeñar el cargo de vicelíder de la mayoría y la primera legisladora abiertamente bisexual en la nación. Pero para ella, todo se ha tratado de mucho más que simplemente ser la primera.
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Miles de personas se reunieron en Bridgeport para el evento anual que celebra la cultura puertorriqueña, destacando tanto la historia de la isla como sus desafíos actuales de energía, agua y supervisión financiera. -
Thousands gathered to celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the annual event in Bridgeport, drawing attention to the island’s history and ongoing challenges with energy, water and financial oversight.
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Incumbent Mayor Justin Elicker easily won a third term as mayor of New Haven Tuesday night. -
Incumbent Mayor Justin Elicker handily won New Haven’s Democratic primary Tuesday night, defeating Liam Brennan, a former assistant U.S. attorney.
