Carmen Márquez
Co-host of What's Up Yuma?Carmen Márquez is a Mexican American Journalist based in Los Angeles. For almost a decade she has worked in National TV and Radio focusing on undocumented communities in The United States. She is currently producing documentary episodes for LWC Studios about Latina health, working with UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute, and producing for various outlets including Latinus and Channel 4 News London.
Carmen’s trajectory in Television has also led her to Voice Acting, offering English and Spanish Voice-over with a cross cultural, girl next door conversational flow.
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Robert and Adriana Corona talk to us about Shalom Ink, their a faith-based apparel and jewelry brand built on prayer, purpose, and a mission to point hearts back to Jesus. Robert and Adriana share how Shalom Ink was born during Adriana’s cancer battle, how they’ve grown from a local brand into something reaching people nationwide, and why every release is created with intention, faith, and a message of peace. -
Jonny Porter, host of What's Up Yuma? Radio, is interviewed by his co-host Carmen Marquez. -
Erica Rivera is the powerhouse owner of Revolv Real Estate and a Yuma native who’s built a reputation across Arizona for elite negotiation, sharp marketing, and results that speak for themselves. With nearly a decade of experience, Erica has helped clients buy, sell, and invest with confidence while creating opportunities that lead to long-term wealth. She’s known for her white-glove approach, her deep knowledge of the market, and the way she advocates for her clients like it’s personal — because to her, it is. -
Scott Gross is the Sports Information Director for Arizona Western College and the voice behind Matador Athletics coverage, play-by-play, and storytelling. After nearly 30 years in broadcast journalism and several years as a familiar face in local TV sports here in Yuma, Scott stepped into a major role at AWC helping promote Matador athletics through game coverage, stats, schedules, and community partnerships. Today we’re catching up on what he’s been up to since taking the job, what’s happening right now in Matador sports, and we’re also talking about the Mascot Challenge and Play 4 Kay campaign raising money for breast cancer awareness. -
Daniel Becerra is known as “Your Tile Design Guy” and he’s been in the trades since he was 9 years old learning the craft alongside his father. After eight years in the medical field he returned to tile full-time and in 2018 partnered with his dad to run a tile company built on pride and quality work. In 2022 he moved to Yuma, launched his own company, and quickly became one of the most recognized names in the tile industry locally and nationwide. His videography-driven social media has put major attention on his work and helped his name reach far beyond Yuma. Cris Drewek is the mastermind behind the camera. Cris is a local Videographer and Filmmaker. -
Ashlie Pendleton is the Executive Director and Manager of the Yuma County Historical Society helping preserve Yuma’s collections, buildings, and archives while bringing local history to life through exhibits, programs, and community storytelling.She came to talk about the stories that shaped this community. The Yuma County Historical Society is housed in the Sanguinetti House and Gardens and has a new website.
