We believe in activating the voices and power of the people that make up the communities we serve. Our Promotores program is a community and network where we come together to share resources to the community, provide programming that supports the community in living healthy lives, and grow personally and professionally.
Promotores play a pivotal role in community outreach efforts. Recently, they have actively disseminated information on Medi-Cal enrollment, cancer prevention, and COVID-19 vaccines. As trusted messengers with shared lived experiences in the neighborhoods they serve, they annually reach thousands with essential health and resource information.
Promotores are also empowered to lead all physical activity programming. They have a deep understanding of the resources and fitness activities that participants want, serving as a vital bridge between other programs offered within Monument Impact and throughout the community.
A cornerstone of our Promotores Program is training members to deliver specialized programming. For our Mentes Positivas en Acción program, Promotores undergo 40 hours of training to effectively deliver an 8-week curriculum.
“To be part of this community is a honor!
To serve my community is a true privilege!
We all deserve a healthy and happy life.”
Azucena Espinoza, Senior Promotora
Originally from Nayarit, Mexico, she has a background in Early Childhood Education and immigrated to the United States in 2004, driven by the pursuit of a better life for herself and her family.
She learned about Monument Impact (MI) in 2010, when she participated in physical activity classes at the park; she also enrolled in technology classes where she learned skills and later got involved in various MI activities, from cooking for community events to facilitating computer literacy and Spanish literacy classes. In 2016, she graduated from Mentes Positivas en Acción program and since then, Azucena has been crucial in various campaigns such as COVID vaccine, Census, Tobacco control and advocating for rent control in Concord.
Currently, she is spearheading the Medi-Cal assistance and outreach initiatives around cancer prevention and community health and is also an active Mentes Positivas en Acción facilitator. In her free time, Azucena loves to spend quality time with her family, including her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her unwavering dedication to community empowerment, coupled with her compassionate spirit, continues to inspire those around her.
Join us as a community leader to educate and empower others – as we build a healthier and resourced East Contra Costa county. To get involved, reach out to lorena@monumentimpact.org. You can also join our Facebook community where we support each other in developing healthy habits, and share updates on fitness classes, and programs.
