Rocio Alviter
Co-Director

Rocio Alviter is originally from Mexico and is a mother of two children.  She has lived in Asheville since 2001. She joined the PODER Emma Community Ownership team because she wants to work to create a safe place for her children to live.

Andrea golden
Co-Director

Andrea Golden is a popular educator and interpreter who is deeply committed to cooperative economics and building collective power.  She is co-founder of PODER Emma Community Ownership and a resident owner of Dulce Lomita Mobile Home Cooperative where she lives with her partner and their three children.

Alan Ramirez
cooperative DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Alan Ramirez grew up in Western North Carolina and is dedicated to community organizing. They are a resident owner of Sourwood Mobile Home Co-op and joined Poder Emma to be a part of building the alternative economy we need to be safe and sustained where we live.

Jonathan Palma
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Jonathan Palma is from Mexico City and has lived in Asheville since 1999.  Jonathan loves cooking, dancing, and plants!  He joined PODER Emma to stop displacement in our neighborhood and create a safe and united community for our children and future generations.