Why is it important for arts leaders to engage in cross-cultural conversations?

Jimena Lara Estrada is a program coordinator at the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York, where she coordinates grant and funding requests from Mexican artists, generates new programming and develops partnerships to promote Mexican culture in New York. She also worked as research assistant at the New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and as communications manager at National Auditorium in Mexico City. Ms. Estrada holds an M.A. in media, culture, and communication from the Steinhardt School at New York University.