What's Up Yuma? Radio - David Sanchez - Friends of the Lower Colorado River with Dr. Stacy Jantzi & Maria Lopez of Menta Academy Yuma

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First up, we sit down with David Sanchez, representing Friends of the Lower Colorado River. David shares the story of how this local nonprofit got started, the community cleanups they’ve already hosted, and their upcoming October 17th cleanup at West Wetlands Park. We’ll also talk about his personal connection to Yuma and the vision for protecting our riverbanks long term.

Then, we welcome Dr. Stacy Jantzi and Maria Lopez from Menta Academy Yuma. They’ll walk us through how Menta was founded eight years ago in Yuma, their “behavior speaks” philosophy, and the impact of creating a therapeutic school where every child is truly seen, heard, and understood. We’ll also dive into their personal journeys, the services they provide to students and families, and their vision for the future.