Meet the Performers
Music fills the air, color fills the stage, and your community surrounds you! Meet the artists turning Vivir con Ganas into the celebration of life and health it’s meant to be.
Host
Blanca Gaytán
With more than 20 years at TelevisaUnivision Austin, Blanca Gaytán knows how to bring a room to life. A bilingual TV and radio favorite, she currently hosts Despierta Austin, Contigo en la Comunidad, and Desde Cabina, and lends her voice to Amor 107.7 FM. A trusted presence in our community, she’s just as active off-air—championing local education and mentorship initiatives across Central Texas.
Live Music
Andrea Daniela
9–9:50 a.m.
Get the morning moving with Andrea Daniela, a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and violinist based right here in Austin. Known as a “mariachi alternativo” artist, she fuses traditional mariachi with cumbia, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and funk for a sound all her own. Her debut album, Mariachi Mestiza y Mala Mujer, dropped in March 2026—come hear why everyone’s talking about her.
Leti Garza
Noon–12:30 p.m.
Leti Garza’s music tells a story — one that weaves her heritage with love, resilience, and hope. As a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and storyteller, her voice carries both tenderness and strength, filling the room with songs that feel honest, healing, and deeply human.
Folklórico dancers
ACE Ballet Folklórico
11:05 a.m.
Don’t miss these talented local high schoolers bringing the vibrant traditions of Mexico to life. Last year, they lit up the stage with the dances of Jalisco—this year, they’re back with the colorful, joyful rhythms of Veracruz.
Danzas Folklóricas Venezuela in Austin
1:55 p.m.
Founded by María Rivers with artistic direction by Rina Odreman, this group is a celebration of Venezuelan culture in motion. Through dance, music, and community, they keep Venezuelan traditions alive and share the beauty of that heritage with all of Central Texas.
Livestream hosts
Marion Sánchez
Marion Sánchez brings decades of community leadership to our livestream, serving as the Corporate Community Engagement Manager for the City of Austin, where she leads engagement strategy for more than 500 professionals. With more than 40 years championing public health, mobility, and community voice, her work has earned national recognition — including honors from the U.S. State Department, ICMA, and Harvard’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance.
Iván Dávila
Iván Dávila leads Marketing and Communications for Central Health as Vice President, guiding the creative, content, and outreach teams behind campaigns like Vivir con Ganas. With more than 20 years in public health and community communications—and shaped by his own experience as an immigrant helping his family navigate the healthcare system—Iván is passionate about building institutions that put people first. He’s the founder of CAAST (Coalition for Austin’s Arts & Spanish-Language Theatre), a Leadership Austin alum, and holds an MBA from Baylor University.