Our team

She was the Administrative Assistant for GPHCC and a professor of the Spanish and Portuguese Department at Temple University. She has been involved with this Platform since it was ParaTiMujer.

University lecturer in the Global Studies Program and the Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice Department at Rutgers University, where she teaches classes on global migration, global studies, migration and families, race and ethnicity in Latin America.  She does research on international migration, citizenship and political participation,  and Latin America and Latines in the U.S. In addition to Rutgers University, she has taught classes and done research at various universities, including Temple University, Franklin & Marshall, Princeton, and Westchester University.

Rafael Logroño is a professor in the English Department at the Community College of Philadelphia, where he serves as the unit chair and curriculum coordinator of the Communication and Media Studies program. He previously spent two years as a co-host on a Spanish-language radio program airing in Philadelphia where he interviewed activists, politicians, and scholars from Philadelphia’s Latinx communities and across Latin America. As a freelance journalist, his reporting and commentary have appeared in The Nation, WHYY, Latino Rebels, and Truthout, among others. His writing explores issues of identity, media, and social justice with a particular focus on Latinx communities.

Associate Director, General Education de Temple University. Previously Associate Chair, Department of Spanish and Portuguese

He is a self-taught Mexican-Canadian artist based in Lënapehòkink, the ancestral homelands of the Lenape people, also known as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Disrupting social roles and dynamics and looking to explore the symbolic spaces that unfold, Salas’ practice involves collaborative process-based projects. Salas carries out participatory, performative actions employing media, print, and cooking.

Emma is the Founder of 2PuntosPlatform. A Colombian immigrant and independent journalist. She has built her career collaborating with prominent media outlets such as The Philadelphia Inquirer and PlanPhilly WHYY. Her work focuses on making stories that generate change visible, using journalism as a powerful tool for empowering Latine communities.

Fernanda is a proud Colombian. She is creative and passionate about music, traveling, trying new foods, makeup, and photography. As a publicist, her work with Latin immigrant communities has broadened her worldview, connecting her with the diverse realities of Latine immigrants. This experience has strengthened her belief in the power of creativity and visual image as essential tools to make visible and empower communities that need to be heard.

Tannia is an industrial engineer with experience in the management of technological projects. She specializes in methodologies, and has outstanding skills in the control and management of administrative and financial areas, she enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures through gastronomy. She likes reading, collecting coins from each place she visits, and practicing yoga, which reflects her interest in continuous learning and personal wellbeing.

Evelyn Toriz is from Puebla, Mexico, as are most of our Mexican brothers and sisters in the city. She has a degree in physical culture with more than 10 years of experience. She is talkative, and organized and has great empathy for Latinas, no matter the origin.

Madison Karas was 2PuntosPlatform’s first gringa and, over the years, has played a role in many parts of the platform, including editorial, operations, fundraising, and technology. She’s passionate about the platform’s innovative approaches to community engagement and meeting bicultural, bilingual, and multigenerational audiences where they are with what they need. Madison studied journalism and economics at Temple University and has worked in and with small and large startup newsrooms at the Tiny News Collective and The Baltimore Banner. Through 2PuntosPlatform, she’s shared a love of travel, biking, and continuous learning and laughing with friends and colleagues across the Americas.

Zulma Guzmán is a prominent community promoter within the Latina community in Philadelphia, widely recognized as “The Queen of Pupusas.” She is celebrated for her exceptional skill in preparing pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish. Zulma uses food as a means to foster connection and participation, particularly between parents and schools.

Originally from El Salvador, Zulma’s husband is from Guatemala, and together they have four children and grandchildren. She has a passion for learning, creativity, and recognizing creativity in others. As a respected community leader, Zulma is dedicated to sharing her knowledge with those around her. She consistently works to build connections between organizations and the community.

Zulma strives to create safe spaces where community members feel informed, encouraged to ask questions, and actively participate. Her ultimate goal is to help Latina families embrace the opportunities available in this great country.

Maria Archangelo is an accomplished storyteller and enthusiastic leader of high-performing fundraising, sales and communications teams. She is the Chief Revenue Officer at Open Campus Media, a nonprofit news organization that uses expert reporting to help communities understand, navigate and shape their local higher ed institutions. She also serves as a fundraising and organizational consultant for 2 Puntos Platform.

Tannia Solis is Ecuadorian by birth but Dominican by adoption. She is the director of the Pennsylvania Cosmetologists Association, a group of primarily Dominican women who organized before the pandemic, allowing them to fight to support their families and community. Tania is the ear and shoulder of many women who work in the beauty field, who are, in turn, the confidants of many other women.

Pablo Mantilla Roldan, was born in Bogotá, Colombia. He is a visual communicator with a solid trajectory in the field of content creation and marketing strategies. He graduated from Universidad de La Sabana and has developed a career as an integrative creative, standing out as a music writer, photographer and graphic designer. His experience ranges from the conception of innovative ideas to the implementation of digital marketing campaigns, always with a disruptive and modern approach. He currently resides in Bogotá, where he combines his passion for music and visual art with his expertise in brand development and digital projects.

Joy Huertas is a Colombian immigrant from Bogotá who moved to the U.S. at 17. She studied broadcast journalism and earned a master’s degree from Liberty University. She’s led communications in government and nonprofit sectors, now focusing on social impact. Joy writes to honor her roots and uplift community voices.

Valeria Uribe is a junior journalism major and political science minor at Temple University. She’s 21 years old, and she was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia before moving to Philadelphia for college. Valeria served as Associated Editor for 2PuntosPlatform until May 2025 and is currently the Chief Copy Editor for The Temple News. She will graduate from Temple University in May 2026 and hopes to keep reporting on the Latine community in Philadelphia.

Mr. Collazo is a street cat who was found at the intersection of Girard and 30th Street, where he spent his time exploring and connecting with the young people from the community garden. He loves rock music, especially from the sixties, as well as disco. Unlike many cats, he enjoys interacting with people, particularly young girls. Mr. Collazo is punctual, knows how to approach others without being aggressive, and makes life easier for everyone who works remotely. He is bilingual and bicultural.

Luis, affectionately known as Lucho, is a cat from West Philadelphia who cried out of loneliness and frustration while hiding under a car. There was no other option but to take him in. Lucho is a cat who craves love and has a hearty appetite. He is one of those rare felines who enjoys having his belly rubbed by people. He is serious, responsible, and respectful, and he navigates different personalities with ease. For this reason, he takes the initiative to schedule meetings and provides exceptional support for the team in all areas. He is bilingual.