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

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.

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.

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.

Valeria Uribe is a Temple University alumna. She’s 23 years old, and she was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, before moving to Philadelphia for college. Valeria served as Associated Editor for 2PuntosPlatform and is currently the Grant Coordinator & Research Journalist. She hopes to keep reporting on the Latino community in Philadelphia and focusing on investigative journalism.

Gabriela Amerique Rivera is a bilingual communications professional and founder of O Sea Services LLC, based in Philadelphia. She has six years of experience as Senior Communications Manager at Resolve Philly, where she launched Equally Informed Philly, a bilingual SMS line that reached 1,500 subscribers and achieved an 84% retention rate. She currently consults for organizations such as Free Press and, beginning in fall 2026, will serve as an Adjunct Instructor in Temple University’s Department of Media Studies and Production. She earned a Master’s in Communication for Development and Social Change from Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature, summa cum laude, from the same institution. At 2Puntos Platform, she coordinates the “Latino Resistance, Visibility & Empowerment” project, focused on Latino communities in South Philadelphia and Norristown. Gabriela identifies as “la grabadora”: someone who listens, documents, and connects across languages, cultures, and contexts.

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.

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.