About Us
Block Chronicles (BC) is a digital literacy, arts, and research a hub focused on examining social determinants of health with an emphasis on Education Access and Quality, Social and Community Context, & Neighborhood and Built Environment.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Jason C. Méndez
Cofounder & CEO
Jason is a Boricua artist and educator from the Hunts Points section of the South Bronx. As a writer and playwright, his work explores South Bronx culture and history, Boricua identity, and the concept of home. His scholarship explores creative entrepreneurship, arts as social justice, and public pedagogy. For more on Dr. Méndez visit: www.jasoncmendez.com
Dr. Juan F. Carrillo
Cofounder & Education Editor
Juan is a native of working-class communities in south Los Angeles, California and the son of Mexican immigrants from the state of Sinaloa. His work looks at the role of agency in historically marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Latinx students. Juan is an associate professor at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.
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Dr. Dara D. Méndez
Health Equity Editor & Producer
Dara is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology at University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health. Her work focuses on the intersections between racism, multiple forms of oppression, stress and place in understanding racial/ethnic inequities in pregnancy, birth and women’s health. For more on Dr. Méndez visit: www.daramendez.com
Cameron Parker
Political Editor & Producer
Cameron is an activist and community organizer based in Washington, D.C. His work creates spaces for Black folks to build, learn, and engage in campaigns affecting their community. Cameron has served as spokesperson for Black Lives Matter in Wilmington, NC and most recently as a political organizer with Color of Change PAC.
Fernanda Ruiz Mendoza
P-LAR Program Coordinator
Fernanda is a proud Mexican immigrant, DACAmented educator, and community cultivator. She is passionate about building community and creating community healing spaces. These passions motivated her to teach elementary school Spanish through the Teach For America program in Memphis, Tennessee. As an educator, she strivedHer current to inspire and connect with community advocates and future educators
Maria Alberto
Events Coordinator
Born in Puebla, Mexico, Maria came to Pittsburgh at the age of six. Currently, Maria is the Accounting & Human Resources Assistant at Casa San José. She was part of, Jovenes Sin Nombre, a Latino youth group advocating for immigrant rights. Maria now volunteers with other youth groups in the Catholic Church and helps with CCD classes. Maria is a lover of nature and art, discovering her love to capture living moments through photography.
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