Gigi Pedraza on Finding Her Power as a Voice for the Latino Community in GA | Ep. 25

Latina South

"The most important thing that someone can have, if they don't understand something, is curiosity. [If] people just ask why, I think we have already common ground. - Gigi Pedraza, Latino Community Fund of Georgia

Gigi Pedraza is the founding Executive Director of the nonprofit, Latino Community Fund of Georgia and one of the most influential Latinas in the state. In the first of two parts of our conversation, Gigi shares with us the catalytic moments which fueled her journey to become both a social entrepreneur and vocal advocate for the Latino Community in Georgia. Gigi also shares her thoughts on philanthropy and her approach to both creating awareness and securing resources for the organizations tackling the most complex issues for the Latino community Georgia.

Stay tuned and be sure to listen to part two of this episode where Gigi reveals more about living in the South, nonprofit challenges and critical issues impacting the community.

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