Sylvana Proano is the founder of Casa Multicultural, a nonprofit organization that supports immigrant families and communities through art, dance, music, and education. With over 10 years of experience in social work, Sylvana has a proven track record of working in the community for other nonprofit organizations. Sylvana began her career at Berkshire Medical Center, where she worked as a certified medical interpreter. When she became a part of the Social Berkshire Children and Families, now known as 18 Degrees, Sylvana’s passion for helping families and keeping them together grew tremendously. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies from a university in her home country of Ecuador. Sylvana’s passion is to empower families, especially immigrant families, as this was the main reason she founded Casa Multicultural.
Sylvana lives in The Berkshires with her beautiful daughters and her husband. In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her senior dog Ricky. Her favorite season is Winter.