Damaris L Mercado started her career in events and projects while in her teens performing and working in musical theatre through an after school program. Then, as a Club MTV dancer, she became more intrigued with what was happening behind the scenes.
Encouraged by her mother to explore all things of interest, and by her father to “know how to make your own productions happen and not wait for someone else to cast you”, she was thrust into the family business traveling and working on recording projects, music videos and concerts at world renowned venues.
Many moons later and based in New York City, she’s produced various projects, including a few highlights such as:
- creating, producing & directing an award winning TV show, establishing an acting school, & directing a live televised fundraising concert in Panama
- teaching a bilingual screenwriting class at Rikers Island Academy for incarcerated youth in New York City
- co-facilitating a dance & writing retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in The Berkshires
- developing an annual Leadership Summit on college access & success for the Latino College Expo
- curating an exhibit on her father Ralph Mercado at Syracuse University
- producing & hosting a mini-Salsa festival Tribute at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' Midsummer Night’s Swing Concert Series
With more than 3 decades of experiences wearing her creator-producer-educator-writer-host hat, Damaris loves coaching, consulting and teaching people how to bring their visions to fruition and Making IT Happen.
Damaris spends her spare time on her passion projects (WellnessWednesdayWeekly.com & MercadoProject.org) and currently serves as an Advisory Board member for the budding International Salsa Museum based in New York City.
A Couple Talks of Interest ...
Damaris L Mercado will be Facilitating A Lunch & Learn Virtual Discussion on "MAKING IT HAPPEN: Pacing Yourself With Life & Work As An Entrepreneur".
This event is FREE & open to All. Seating is Limited. Click here for more info. #BeALuminary #ComeSitAtOurTable
JOIN US for a "Caring Community Conversations" virtual event with Damaris L Mercado. "FINDING YOUR VOICE" is the focus of this moderated discussion and Q&A with students and staff from Ellenville High School.
Outside community is welcomed.
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2021
Time: 1:50pm - 2:40pm ET
This is a FREE event. RSVP here
ONGOING COMMUNITY PROJECTS . . .
latin music month September 2022
latin music month September 2022
latin music month September 2022
HIGHLIGHT ON MUSIC & CULTURE
Do you know of any Latin music related events open to the public that will be happening for the month of September 2022 ANYWHERE in the world?
LatinMusicMonth.com is a Community driven project ... It takes a village to make things happen.
Click on the link & send us submissions to list on the calendar so WE can support one another.
Mercado project
latin music month September 2022
latin music month September 2022
LEGACY PASSION PROJECT
MercadoProject.org is a budding space dedicated to the late music empresario Ralph Mercado and his global impact, showcased by virtual and in-person events.
MERCADO PROJECT: The Man Behind The Music ™ highlights the passion, grit and perseverance of a visionary and pioneer, and the many examples of entrepreneurship of a man who took active steps towards “Making IT Happen”.
Wellness Wednesday Weekly
latin music month September 2022
Wellness Wednesday Weekly
COVID-19 COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
WellnessWednesdayWeekly.com was born in response to the pandemic that shut the world down in an instant, sending many people to work from home and adjust to a new life on their own.
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