Elizabeth Robles

“I wanted space to do the things I learned at KF so I took my wooden chairs and table and formed a circle around my house to discuss neighbourhood issues; many people came”

Country: Puerto Rico

Bio: Wood sculptor; interested in civic education and engagement International Fellow Since: 2007

Areas of Interest: Civic Engagement

Email: elizabeth.robles1@upr.edu

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What is she currently doing?

She is currently working as a wood sculptor.

New Questions around democracy

Is there a way to do this work with the freedom from political groups?

Quotes/Insights

I wanted to do the things that I did at the Kettering Foundation [referring to deliberative conversations] but I did not have a place to do it. (…) I then took a few chairs and tables of wood and then I went to a park near my place (…) – it was there, available and beautiful – so I took my chairs and my table and I made a circle, then I invited a few friends and the community. (…) A lot of people came, people from my neighbourhood, women that worked around the place, some of my students. (…) Now this place is a space where people can get together to talk about their issues.

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