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Non-Profit in the Spotlight: English in Action, Part 2

In the 1980's, an increasing number of immigrants - predominantly from Mexico and Central America - became a vital part of the Roaring Fork Valley. Some of these new immigrants struggled to learn English and in some cases, cultural divides developed.

Lucina Salcedo started as a student with English in Action in 2009. Today, she continues as a participant in the program and tutors other native Spanish speakers who are beginning to learn English. She discusses the challenges facing non-English speaking residents in the community, her relationship with her tutor, and what inspires her to continue improving her English. 

Visit www.EnglishinAction.org to learn more about the tutoring program and how you can sign up as a volunteer tutor. 

Cornelia was born and raised in Aspen and is happy to be home after attending the University of Denver, where she earned degrees in Geography and Studio Art. Since graduating in 2011, she has illustrated several local children’s books, made maps around the world, and continues to draw and paint. In the summer of 2011, Cornelia was a Development intern at The Aspen Institute, and returned to work for The Aspen Ideas Festival in the summer of 2012.
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