The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization
We aim to promote awareness and educate the Miami Valley about Hispanic Culture.
Mission Statement
The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization is organized exclusively to provide charitable services, promote awareness and educate the Dayton community and surrounding areas about the Hispanic culture.
PACO is dedicated to the success of the Hispanic Community. We are a non-profit organization established in January 1991. A staff of volunteers, seventy-five percent of which are Hispanic, operates PACO. Our goals are to promote awareness and educate the Dayton community about the rich Hispanic culture. PACO promotes Hispanic arts and offers cultural events. In the future, we will provide assistance and referrals to the Hispanic community regarding housing, education, jobs, interpreters, banking services, and family service programs.
Our vision to be recognized throughout the Dayton and Miami Valley region as the Hispanic organization committed to the well-being of our community.
Meet the Board
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Karla Knox
President
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Edwin Corporán
Vice-president of PACO and Entertainment Chair of the Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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Mike Wathen
Treasurer
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Michael González Casiano
Volunteer Coordinator
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Christina Méndez
Marketing + Webmaster
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Martha-Jeannette Rodriguez
Community Liaison
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Wilma Matos
Community Relations
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Paola Kinsey
Vendor Coordinator
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Secretary
Jorge ErazoSponsors
Ivelise DavilaOperations
Johnny LugoVendor Co Chair
Rene VelasquezBeer Chair
Bryan KinseyAssistant Treasurer
Adriana Davila GriffinEx-Officio
Yvonne Wathen
Contact us.
Questions about PACO? Send us message
Join the team
By volunteering with us, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Hispanic heritage culture, music, learn Spanish, traditions, and meet new people from different countries.
We want to promote monthly events in addition to our yearly Hispanic Heritage event in Dayton. We believe that by coming together as a community, we can make a positive impact on the lives of those around us. That's why we invite you to bring your talents, ideas, and skills to our organization and help us make our monthly meetings fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Whether you have experience in event planning, marketing, music, art, social media, or simply a passion for making a difference, we welcome you to be part of our team.
By volunteering with us, you can create lasting memories and friendships while contributing to a good cause.
We are also looking to partner with local groups, organizations, and businesses.
So, what are you waiting for? Join us and make a difference in our community! We can't wait to see the amazing things we can accomplish together. Send us a message and let's chat!!