Each semester, La Paz welcomes 2-3 interns who spend months learning about our organization, building relationships with our community, strengthening our agency partnerships, and gaining practical skills to support their education and civic life. We were so grateful for this semester's interns, who developed new initiatives for our food access efforts, an important part of La Paz's work in 2025. Read below to get to know Makayla and Renee, our Fall 2025 food access interns! M

ESPAÑOL ABAJO The La Paz staff has the great honor of connecting with countless community members through our services and programs. These individuals, all remarkable in their own ways, inspire our daily work and motivate us to create impactful ways to connect with each other. Liseth R., a communications professional, aspiring realtor, and fearless mama bear, shares with us the story of her own road to La Paz, and how she paved the way for connection, generosity, and transfor

Abajo en español At La Paz Chattanooga, we believe a diverse community is a strong community. This Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, we’re honored to shine a light on the staff members who embody our mission — to empower and engage Chattanooga’s Latino population through advocacy, education, and inclusion. Across this series, you’ll meet individuals whose passion, stories, and commitment help shape our work and the relationships we build. Each of our team brings something uniqu