Disaster Relief and Economic Recovery in Puerto Rico

Disaster Relief and Economic Recovery trip taking place in Puerto Rico will occur over the summer during May 24th – June 2nd 2020. Students will explore the history and present reality of disaster relief in San Juan. In the wake of hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is changing as communities are not receiving the aid that is needed. The trip will focus on serving and supporting the existing San Juan community initiatives by partnering with local organisation with a focus on policy, income equality and disaster aid.

 

Trip Leaders

• Jessica Chavez
• Jihwan Park

Participants

• Blake Zimmerman
• Christina Rodriguez
• Nadjaliette Hernandez-Lopez
• Desiree Ortega
• Jasmarie Hernandez- Cañuelas
• Julieta Suarez-Calderon
• Molly Comeaux
• Kendrick Henson
• Savannah Villanueva
• Paola Rodriguez
• Anabella Tarango