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Maria Agosto-Vaughan

Maria, a Cleveland native, is actively involved in local politics and serves as a social media manager, creating flyers and helping people navigate their local government. She earned her degree from Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs. Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, often trapped at their karate lessons. In 2024, she also graduated from The Land’s Community Journalism program.

Maria's Latest Articles

Data to action: MetroHealth looks to engage Clark-Fulton residents to build healthier futures

By Maria Agosto-Vaughan

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Health

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July 24, 2025

"We asked how can a doctor focus or pay more attention to the fact that he or she is prescribing a medication that requires to be taken with food and a patient may not have food at home. So we’re building that lens to think beyond just prescribing a medication.”

Meet Margaret Sanchez, the new CEO of Esperanza

By Maria Agosto-Vaughan

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Social Equity

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February 18, 2025

Sanchez steps into a key role in Northeast Ohio’s latine community, taking over an organization that boasts a 96-percent high school graduation rate for students. See where Sanchez plans to take the organization in 2025 and beyond.

How the Old Brooklyn CDC wants to reimagine Broadview

By Maria Agosto-Vaughan

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Civic Engagement

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October 14, 2024

Old Brooklyn CDC lays out six months' worth of data collected on their forgotten corridor, Broadview Ave., with new storefront remodel options coming. Thursday night’s panel seeks to provide advice and best practices on reimagining Old Brooklyn’s center lane.