Kevin O'Neill and Lucia Gonzales

Recorded January 13, 2025 42:35 minutes
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Description

Longtime colleagues Kevin O'Neill (60) and Lucia Acevedo Gonzales (47) reflect on the COVID-19 lockdown. They discuss how the pandemic transformed their work at Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego and their own understandings of change, fear, and community.

Subject Log / Time Code

Kevin O'Neill (KO) and Lucia Gonzales (LG) share who influenced them most while they were growing up.
KO and LG describe their work and values at Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego.
LG and KO remember when the COVID-19 lockdown began. They recall struggling to communicate with the populations that their organization serves.
LG reflects on struggling to both complete her work and support her children during lockdown.
KO and LG discuss the resources and supports that SAY San Diego offered to families during lockdown.
LG and KO share what brought them joy during lockdown.
KO and LG reflect on uncertainty and change.

Participants

  • Kevin O'Neill
  • Lucia Gonzales

Recording Locations

San Diego Central Library

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Fee for Service