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PAZ Members

PAZ: program-audience-zoomers

Top row, from left to right:
Henrietta Hickman: independent contractor with experience as a missionary and volunteer. Watch Henrietta discuss her research findings here.
John Hinshaw (left:) professor of History at Lebanon Valley College, researching Puerto Rican migration to Lancaster County, PA, and Ivette Guzman (right): born in Puerto Rico, teaches Spanish art and literature at Lebanon Valley College.
Israel "Izzy" Colón: born in Puerto Rico, member of Taller's board, worked in city government and as housing advocate. Watch Izzy discuss his research findings here.
 

Bottom row, from left to right:
Sheila Lynn: native Philadelphian, now retired from 35-year career in education. Watch Sheila discuss her research findings here.
Rafaela Colon (left): having come to Philadelphia from Puerto Rico as a child, life-time community activist and volunteer at Taller, and Veronica Stickelman (right): documentary videographer.
Watch Rafaela discuss her research findings here, and watch Veronica discuss her findings here.
Randi Kamine: academic background in history, now volunteers at HSP and the Independence Seaport Museum. Watch Randi discuss her research findings here.
Left to right:
Rosanna Jaffe: former special education teacher in North Philadelphia, now home-schooling her children. Watch Rosanna discuss her research findings here.
Marilyn Rodriguez: artist and teacher, currently serving as the Education Director at Taller. Watch Marilyn discuss her research findings here.
Sandi Hewlett: professional genealogist who teaches and consults to help others with their family histories. Watch Sandi discuss her research findings here.
Amy Cohen: Director of Education at History Making Productions and blogger for Hidden City. Watch Amy discuss her research findings here.
Clockwise beginning from top left:
Jeremy Gallion: native of Las Vegas, currently a graduate student in Philadelphia researching Chicano migrant workers. Watch Jeremy discuss his research findings here.
Ivan Jurin: retired social studies teacher and curriculum developer. Watch Ivan discuss his research findings here.
Masada Devine: photographer and art student, who has worked in Taller's archive department. Watch Masada discuss her research findings here.
Zac Steele: community organizer and former teacher in North and South Philadelphia. Watch Zac discuss his research findings here.
Mona Kolsky (bottom right): currently a student teacher supervisor, formerly a classroom teacher. Watch Mona discuss her research findings here.
Sharon Schultz (bottom left): born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Argentina, worked for Sotheby's arranging sales of Latin American art. Watch Sharon discuss her research findings here.

Our Other Contributers

Top row, from left to right:
PAZ Facilitator Flora Ward (left): bilingual Marketing/Communications and Development professional, with Project Audience Specialist Carmen Febo-San Miguel (right): Executive Director at Taller Puertorriquenõ.
Technical Advisor Michelle Ortiz: artist.
Technical Advisor Ain Gordon: playwright.
Project Director Beth Twiss Houting: Senior Director of Programs and Services at HSP and independent evaluator.
 

Bottom row, from left to right:
Technical Advisors: Seth Bruggeman (left), Associate Professor of History at Temple University, with Sean Kelly (right), Senior Vice President and Director of Interpretation at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Technical Advisors: Ariel Arnau (left): faculty at Temple University and other local universities, with Victor Vazquez-Hernandez (right): Associate Professor at Miami Dade College-Kendall Campus.
Project Archivist Whitney Lopez: consulting archivist.