Media Inquiries

Proyecto Pastoral handles media inquiries through Raquel Román, MSW, Executive Director.

As the organization’s executive director and an experienced community advocate, Raquel brings a strong track record in community-based solutions in early childhood education, youth development, services for people experiencing homelessness, leadership development, and collective-impact work in Boyle Heights.

Her perspective is grounded in Proyecto Pastoral’s nearly four decades of collaboration with residents and reflects a commitment to dignity, equity, and systems transformation rooted in justice. Raquel is available to speak with the media about Proyecto Pastoral’s programs, impact, and the realities that shape community-driven responses in Los Angeles.