On Wednesday, November 29th, the Community Outreach and Advocacy (COA) department hosted the 2023 Promotoras Graduation to recognize the hard work of the academy’s 13 Promotoras during the 7-week training course.

During the ceremony, TVHC CEO Andrea Schwab-Galindo, Hayward Promise Neighborhoods’ Executive Director Edgar Chavez, and Hayward City Mayor Mark Salinas gave speeches to recognize the graduates’ perseverance and dedication to their community.

“As we continue to look into our future and embrace the opportunities and challenges that come our way, I, along with our board of directors and leaders, feel confident and empowered to have the Promotoras by our side,” said CEO Andrea Schwab-Galindo.

During the ceremony, Andrea presented one of the program’s founders – Lupe Nunez – with an award thanking Lupe for her decades of service and continued support of the program.

TVHC was honored to have special guests Cal State East Bay Professor and Dean Dr. Carolyn Nealson, Lloyd Nadal and Evelyn Navarro of Kaiser Permanente, and Gaby Christy from Supervisor Elisa Marquez’s office in attendance.

A special thank you to Sr. Manager of Community Outreach and Advocacy Sandra Rodriguez, and Community Impact Coordinator Sandra Espinoza for coordinating and planning this wonderful event.