Born and raised in East Palo Alto, Miriam Yupanqui is the executive director of Nuestra Casa and a board member of the Palo Alto Community Fund (PACF). Miriam brings firsthand knowledge of local nonprofits to PACF’s grantmaking and serves on the Community Engagement Committee. She helped shape the Rise & Shine event, which gave grantees hope and a sense of belonging. Her goal is a thriving East Palo Alto where residents actively work together to strengthen the community.
