Domenica Perrone shares her story and discusses her journey as advocate of community engagement and social justice. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she shares her experience as an immigrant in the United States and her perspectives on issues surrounding the community. She recounts social, political, and economic factors that shape her passion for social justice. Perrone discusses issues like education equity, public health, and the housing crisis going on in Worcester. Being on the board of many community organizations, Perrone shares her experience of the ways she has helped the local community. While emphasizing the hardships people in her community endure, despite these challenges, Perrone pushes for change in her many communities and remains positive that change will happen. She currently works at UMass Chan Medical School and their Collaborative for Health Equity as their Director for Community Engagement and Outreach
