Cecilia Caro, Communications and Evaluation Coordinator
City of Saint Paul
cecilia.caro@ci.stpaul.mn.us
651-744-7738
As Sprockets’ Communications and Evaluation Coordinator, Cecilia shares information about afterschool program opportunities and their importance with youth workers, partners, and youth and families in Saint Paul to ensure that all young people can access afterschool opportunities that will help them succeed. Cecilia's experiences with programs, people and research, paired with her passion for youth work, motivate her to continue improving OST as an opportunity for connection, purpose, and change.
As a child and teen, Cecilia participated in reading programs and youth summer camps, worked at her family's restaurant, and played basketball. But some of her favorite memories are the moments around the dinner table, listening to her parents tell stories. These moments connected Cecilia to her Mexican heritage and reminded her that learning extended beyond the classroom, and knowledge could be shared through stories. Even more so, these moments inspired Cecilia to continue a journey of sharing and listening to stories, especially within the fields of education and immigration. In her spare time, Cecilia loves to read fiction, travel, spend time with family, watch superhero movies, and eat plenty of food! Cecilia has a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Educational Studies from Macalester College.