In this episode, the Latino Leadership Circle discuss the impact of Reverend Leoncia Rosado Rousseau, known to many as Mama Leo. Mama Leo is a significant figure in church history being perhaps the first Latina Pentecostal Pastor in New York City. Her holistic ministry changed the lives of countless individuals addicted to drugs, alcohol, and those considered to be outcasts of society. Special Guest: Rev. Jonathan Roque, Senior Pastor, Damascus Christian Church of Hunts Point

Life and Ministry of Aimee Cortese: In this Cafecito Conversation, the Latino Leadership Circle continues their discussion with Pastor Joseph Henry Cortese on the incredible life and ministry of his mother Rev. Aimee Cortese.

Spanish discussion by Pr. Italo Frigoli on Aimee Garcia Cortese

Like her namesake, Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, Aimee Cortese was a Latina church pioneer who overcame overwhelming obstacles to live out the calling she received at fifteen years old to preach the Gospel. In this conversation, the members of the Latino Leadership Circle discuss Cortese's invaluable contribution to church and society, with a special guest, her son, the Rev. Henry Cortese

The Latino Leadership Circle discusses the powerful keynote delivered by Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado, Professor of Church History at the Union Theological Inaugural Mama Leo Latinx Lecture on Feb. 19, 2022. Special thanks to Union Theological Seminary for the use of this content.