Thursday, April 24, 2025 6 - 9pm
The Garland|4222 Vineland Ave|CA 91602
This year, we are particularly excited to highlight the merger between Pacoima Beautiful and Casa Esperanza, which officially formed in the summer of 2024. The theme for this year’s event, Two Hearts, One Mission, symbolizes the powerful collaboration between the two, and the deep commitment we share to the community. Our story, woven together by a shared vision and a passion for environmental justice, underscores the impact of women who are determined to make a difference.
Join us as we celebrate Casa Esperanza and other environmental champions whose tireless work is making a meaningful impact across communities.
A Snapshot of PB's EJ Awards
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Event Host
Enrique Chiabra
News Anchor
Enrique Chiabra is a News Anchor for Noticiero Telemundo 52 at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Telemundo 52 is Telemundo’s West Coast flagship television station, delivering nearly 30 hours of news and local programming each week to viewers in Southern California, including breaking news coverage, up-to-the-minute weather forecasts and entertainment. Chiabra joined Telemundo 52 in 2016 as News Anchor of the morning newscast, Noticiero Telemundo 52 at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m., and in 2018 he was named News Anchor of the afternoon newscasts at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Prior to joining Telemundo 52, Chiabra anchored the weekend newscasts at KUVS Univision Sacramento where he also worked as a reporter and video journalist. Chiabra also worked at Univision Palm Springs for four years where he held various positions as news director, news anchor, reporter, producer, editor and cameraman. His work has been recognized with several awards including 11 Emmy Awards, a GLAAD Award and the Ruben Salazar Award for a special series that examined the ongoing attacks and abuses facing the transgender community. Born in Peru, Chiabra earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UCLA in Los Angeles, California and a master’s degree in communication sciences and journalism from Florida International University.
Our DJ
Olea
DJ • Curator • Event Producer
Olea is a first-generation Mexican American from the San Fernando Valley who makes sense of the world through the things he enjoys most - music and books. While his sound is founded on the principles of hip-hop and R&B, he is steadfast to showcase his vast knowledge of sounds from all around the world: amapiano, batida, house, jungle, and everything in between. Open format in all senses.
From house parties in his backyard to venues across the world - New York, Mexico City, London, and Paris - Olea's purpose is to challenge the idea that a zip code has the power to determine a person's life outcomes. As a DJ, curator, and event producer, Olea likens himself to a community organizer who uses his talents to engage and connect with the next generation in new ways.
For more information, visit Olea's website: oleasfv.world
Check out an Olea set!
About Pacoima Beautiful
Mission
Pacoima Beautiful is a grassroots environmental justice organization that provides education, impacts public policy, and supports local arts and culture in order to promote a healthy and sustainable San Fernando Valley.
Program Areas
Pacoima Beautiful was founded in 1996. We work to create a healthier, more sustainable and equitable environment; participate in public policy issues like climate change and water conservation; and strengthen the economy in Pacoima and surrounding areas of the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Our programs focus on leadership development, environmental education and advocacy, including:
- Community Organizing
Our community organizing team strives to fortify frontline communities by understanding and addressing community identified issues and putting forward resident informed solutions. - Youth Organizing
Our youth organizing team fosters a facilitated leadership development safe space centering young people of color as environmental justice champions contributing to change in their community. - Planning
Our planning team conducts a community informed process for the design of land use, transportation and infrastructure, so community relevant planning projects get built in the San Fernando Valley. - Policy
As equity and environmental justice advocates, our policy team is at the forefront of influencing the development, passage and implementation of policy initiatives happening in our region. - Arts & Culture
Our Arts and Culture team works to cultivate and showcase the creative talents of the community and proudly uplifting the rich cultural identity of the community.