A young changemaker who’s already shaping the future of environmental leadership: Sebastian Partida-Osuna. Sebastianis a first-year Environmental Science student at Oregon State University, and he’s focused his work on more than just preserving the environment—he’s building bridges between science, culture, and community engagement.

We’re honored to be joined by Patricia Flores, Spanish Language Program Coordinator at NAMI Seattle. Patricia (ella/she/her) is a proud Washingtonian, born and raised in Central Washington on the Yakama Reservation in Toppenish. She brings the richness of her identity as an Indigenous Chicana — with roots in the Tarahumara people of Mexico through her maternal grandmother — to all she does.

In this soulful and energizing episode of Adelante Leadership, we sit down with Robyn Moreno—curandera, storyteller, former Emmy-nominated TV host, and the author of Get Rooted: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity, and Sisterhood Throughthe Healing Medicine of the Grandmothers. Robyn shares her deeply personal journey of reconnecting with ancestral wisdom and embracing her Mexican-American roots to find balance, belonging, and purpose.

We dive deep into the importance of Latino civic engagement, exploring why our voices matter, how policy directly impacts our communities, and what we can do to become more informed and empowered voters. Sylvia shares her journey from the corporate world to civic leadership, how she uses digital storytelling to demystify complex political issues, and why it’s crucial that Latinos not only show up at the polls—but stay engaged all year round.