Contributors

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Analucía Lopezrevoredo

Dr. Analucía Lopezrevoredo (she/ella) is the founder and executive director of Jewtina y Co.-- an organization dedicated to nurturing Latin-Jewish community, identity, leadership and resiliency. A Peruvian-Chilean-American sociologist, she is known for her advocacy and research on human migration, immigrant identity development and the preservation of global Jewish communities. 

https://jewtina.org/founders-statement

Guests

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Alex Blue

Alex Blue (she/her) is a Jewish-Mexican folk singer-songwriter from Aurora, CO. With a diverse range of influences spanning from Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell to Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, and Gaby Moreno, Alex's music carries echoes of nostalgia intertwined with contemporary storytelling. Her unique blend of folk songwriting and pop-inspired melodies sets her songs apart. As a neurodivergent artist, she brings a unique perspective to her songwriting, exploring her inner world as a landscape of its own. 

https://www.imalexbluenow.com/
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Jennifer Stempel

Jennifer Stempel is a classically trained storyteller and writer, who frequently taps into her mixed Cuban and Jewish heritage to weave tales that engage, inspire, and enlighten. Centering on food, culture, and traditions, her work has been featured by numerous publications and organizations, including Woman’s Day, Rachael Ray Everyday, POPSUGAR, The Nosher, PJ Library, The Jewish Daily Forward, NBC Latino, Relativity Media’s Coin, MyJewishLearning.com, and Be’chol Lashon. Based in St. Louis, MO, Jennifer is married to her college sweetheart, and is the mother of two wonderful storytellers.

https://www.jenniferstempel.com/
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Joe Vogel

Maryland State Delegate Joe Vogel is a Uruguay-born, trilingual public servant and rising progressive leader in Maryland. He immigrated with his family from Montevideo as a child, and grew up in Maryland, where his Jewish heritage and Latin American roots have deeply shaped his identity and motivations.

Joe earned his B.A. in political science at George Washington University and later completed a master’s in public policy at Harvard. Since 2023, he has represented District 17 (Montgomery County) in the Maryland House of Delegates, serving on the influential Ways & Means Committee.

In his work, he has championed issues including education equity, youth mental health services, legislative protections against hate crimes, and inclusive representation. As someone who bridges multiple identities — Latino, Jewish, and Gen Z — Joe offers a compelling lens into how diverse communities can shape public life and policy.

https://www.joevogel.org/