Lifting Voices, Driving Change with Javier Juarez

On this episode of Lead and Live Well, Erin Cox and Scott Knox sit down with Javier Juarez, Executive Director of the Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation. Javier shares his journey from immigrating from Peru as a child to leading transformative philanthropic initiatives in Massachusetts.

He opens up about the power of storytelling, the resilience he’s seen in immigrant communities, navigating burnout, and the lessons that have shaped his leadership. From being “the only one in the room” to building community power through philanthropy, Javier offers insights on leading with purpose, lifting voices, and making an impact that lasts.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, identity, and the ways we can all contribute to a more equitable future.

Javier's Brown Speech

Javier's Ted Talk

Hosted by Erin Cox and M. Scott Knox
Edited and Produced by Stephanie Cohen