Avanza’s new show La Mesa, hosted by Edgar Zúñiga and Carina Linares, puts Spanglish conversation, community issues, and arts and culture on the table.
Edgar is the Program Director of Avanza. A two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, he was born in New York City to Colombian parents and raised in Salt Lake City. With extensive experience at NBC News, Telemundo Network, and KUER, Edgar has dedicated his career to telling impactful stories across diverse communities. Most recently, he served as a Communications Delegate for the American Red Cross in Europe.
Carina is the Engagement Producer of Avanza. Carina graduated from Utah State University as the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Valedictorian with degrees in Sociology, Intersectional Gender Studies, and Sexuality Studies.