Apr 29 2024
Elevate Those We Serve with Peter Rosario
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Peter Rosario.Peter is the President and CEO of La Casa de Don Pedro, which is the largest Latinx organization in New Jersey. La Casa de Don Pedro is based in Newark, New Jersey. The organization's work is centered around three key pillars: Community Empowerment, Early Childhood, and Healthy Homes. 1:03 - Introduction2:11 - My Leadership Story18:23 - Parent Advocate22:00 - Board of Education23:01 - Policy, Governance, and Student Engagement29:00 - La Casa de Don Pedro36:15 - Servant Leader38:13 - YMCA41:38 - Educational Equity and Desegregation45:20 - Authentic Empathy48:17 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader50:55 - Guiding PrinciplesPeter Rosario leads and serves with La Casa de Don Pedro’s 280 employees, who collectively impact upwards of 50,000 people per year through programs that foster self-sufficiency, empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization. As La Casa celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, Peter’s highest priorities include racial and social justice, affordable homeownership, high-quality early childhood education, and addressing the ongoing impact of COVID-19 that continues to disproportionally impact BIPOC communities.Throughout his 26-year nonprofit career, Peter distinguished himself in multiple executive leadership, operational, and fundraising roles for the YMCA and the Boy Scouts of America. He served two terms as president, vice president, chairman of five committees, and member on the Passaic Board of Education in New Jersey.Peter grew up in South Bronx, New York. He is a Fordham University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communications. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterrosarioEmail: prosario@lacasanwk.orgLatino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays. Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.For additional information visit: themunozcompany.comLearn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munozLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1 Email: pablo@themunozcompany.com