07/07/2025
Join us on the virtual couch for today’s episode, where we spotlight a changemaker who is transforming the community from the inside out. Our guest is a true beacon of hope—Ricardo, a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist whose impact reaches across generations.
Ricardo brings a deep well of experience in designing and launching forward-thinking programs that help children, families, and communities thrive. As a Community Catalyst, he’s built bridges between diverse stakeholders, championing unity and progress in the face of adversity.
Whether he's training Violence Interrupters at DC Peace Academy or leading youth development initiatives with Friends of Anacostia Park, Ricardo’s work is steeped in empowerment, healing, and holistic health. He's certified in Restorative Justice and serves as a Specialist for The Holmesburg Prison Experiments Restorative Justice Initiative—one of many examples of his commitment to dignity and reconciliation.
Ricardo’s footprint is wide and deep: from founding the Youth Empowerment Program at Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School to shaping community resilience at Washington Highlands Community Center. His approach combines social-emotional learning with restorative practices and low-impact fitness to promote both mental and physical well-being.
Today, he continues to provide comprehensive SEL training, one-on-one and group sessions, inspiring keynote talks, and transformative fitness experiences. With a proven track record in violence prevention and team leadership, Ricardo makes safety, healing, and empowerment not just goals, but lived realities.
Stay tuned, because Ricardo’s insights could be just what your community needs. ��
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