Erika Romero is an audio producer based in New York City. She was the first recipient of the Noticias y/e Notas Communications Award in 2014 and featured in The Third Coast Library spotlight for her audio piece, 21 and Legal. She has traveled across the country in the iconic StoryCorps airstream trailer as part of the 2015 Mobile Tour and produced shows for Maeve in America and Mashup Americans. She is currently the associate producer for The Splendid Table.
All Stories by Erika Romero
Published on February 9, 2022
Let’s talk empathy
Founder and CEO of Curiosity lab, Michael Tennant launched the popular card game, Actually Curious with the goal to bring people closer together. iPondr contributor Erika Romero sat with him during a zoom session to play the card game and to talk about his story.
Published on December 29, 2021
Home, where mi corazón is whole
Born and raised in Colombia, Diana, Maria Fernanda (Mafe) and Duby all arrived in the U.S. at different stages in their lives. They talk about the meaning of home and what the holidays have been like for them since they each left.
Published on November 9, 2021
Navigating identity, traditions and legacy
Two Spirit youth leader and activist Sherenté Mishitashin Harris talks about finding their voice through dance — and embracing the tradition not only as a form of prayer but a mode of liberation.
Published on April 19, 2021
A new virtual friendship bridges the generation gap
Big & Mini, a nonprofit organization that fosters intergenerational relationships through virtual communication, helped Elva Roy, 75, and Daniel Formella, 20, form a special friendship. Elva and Daniel check in with one another and reflect on how they felt at the start of the pandemic.
