Vicente’s Narrative: “ I was born on the beautiful island in the Caribbean – Borinquen (PR) and from there Brooklyn, and MA. Currently, I am living in Malden Mass. I’ve attended New Hampshire College, where I obtained a BS in Human Services and MS in Community Economic Development, Southern NH University. Ph.D. from the streets of Brooklyn. You can check out my Linkedin to see my many career accomplishments, however, I will share that my biggest accomplishment is my Dad-career and raising three wonderful and accomplished children. Not bad for an OG :).  Over the years, I have studied Non-profit mgmt, community organizing, social movements, and developing community-driven financial systems. What separates Fathers’ UpLift from the rest, is Fathers’ UpLift is the first organization that walks the talk when it comes to diversity.  For the first time in my career, I bring to work my whole self.  As a man of color, I am valued, appreciated, and LOVED here.”

“If I could invite anyone to dinner… it would be Gautama Siddhartha for sure.  Talk about the nature of the mind and how to use compassion and loving-kindness to continue to heal the world of its suffering.