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August 01, 2024

PESA AND CBU: A WINNING PARTNERSHIP

PESA Receives Prestigious Center for Community Engagement and Social Innovation Award by Cal Baptist University

PESA was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 CESI Award by California Baptist University’s Center for Community Engagement and Social Innovation (CESI). This award recognizes PESA's outstanding contributions and innovative efforts in addressing critical social issues through their continuous partnership with CBU over the past three years.


The award ceremony took place on July 19th at a black-tie networking gala hosted by CBU’s Division of Social Work. The event featured a formal dinner and speeches that highlighted the importance of community partnership and social innovation. PESA staff, Marta Ledezma and Araksya Nordikyan, attended the ceremony to accept the award, celebrating their collaborative achievements with CBU.


Over the past two years, students from CBU’s master's social work department have interned at PESA, gaining invaluable experience in both micro and macro social work. These internships, which last anywhere from six months to a year, provide students with hands-on opportunities to build their clinical skills while working on real cases. The collaboration between PESA and CBU has been instrumental in helping students develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to the community.


Ledezma and Nordikyan, delivered an inspiring acceptance speech at the gala. They expressed their gratitude for the award and emphasized the impact of PESA’s partnership with CBU. “This award honors the dedication of our staff and interns. Since 2013, PESA has grown from 10 to over 300 clients... This success is largely due to the contributions of your university's students,” they remarked. Ledezma also highlighted the importance of networking at such events, sharing her interest in collaborating with other organizations to further benefit the community.


PESA’s recognition with the CESI Award underscores their commitment to social innovation and their ongoing efforts to make a positive impact in the community through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.


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