Alicia Betancourt
Alicia Betancourt is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Director and Community Development Agent. Alicia works on community risk reduction and resiliency and is a Certified Climate Practitioner (CCP).
Is your social media feed working for you or against you?
Have you ever opened social media to check one thing, only to realize 45 minutes have disappeared? You’re not alone.
Social media platforms are designed...
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