Meet Evenor Pineda

About Evenor

Evenor Pineda is the intervention services director for the Manchester Police Athletic League. He helped pilot CHOICEs (Creating Hope, Opportunities, Inspiring Change, Excellence, & Success)—a youth mentorship and court diversion program—in 2023. He is a first-generation Latino-American born and raised in Nashua, NH. 

Q&A

Why do you believe people need to hear your talk? I like to think of myself as an ambassador for multiple communities. I feel like my message is not heard enough. A lot of folks with my background, they put their past in the rearview. I’ve done the opposite: I embrace it. So I think my message can open some eyes and minds and change some hearts. 

What are 3 words you would use to describe your talk? Authentic, ground-breaking, a new wrinkle for NH 

What does community here in NH mean to you? For me, in NH, it’s building bridges. There are a lot of folks that just stay in their lane, and are very siloed. We need to tear those down by speaking to each other, engaging, building relationships…That’s community building. 

What made you want to be a part of TEDxAM? In part, I think it’s going to be a great opportunity for me to get the word out. It’s an opportunity to do that on a much larger scale. Plus, it’s a challenge. And I will always step up to a challenge.  

What do you hope audiences take away after hearing your talk? I hope the audience walks away with a new perspective. A change of heart. Maybe break down some stigmas and stereotypes.  

If you had to pick a song that encompasses your talk, what would it be? 2Pac, “Changes”

This or That

Coffee or tea? Coffee 

Early bird or night owl? Neither, and both 

Favorite New Hampshire spot? The Notch 

One word to describe TEDxAM? Amplification  

Mountains, lakes, or seacoast? All of the above… but if I had to choose one, it would be lakes