Morena Vega, Marta: - Marta Moreno Vega founded the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) in 1976 to promote and link communities of African descendants. Most recently, she has guided the completion of a major capital campaign for the renovation of the landmark firehouse at 120 East 125th Street, the center's new home. Dr. Moreno Vega has always been a staunch advocate of cultural arts as an essential aspect of the educational process. As a former director of El Museo del Barrio, as wellas one of he founders of eh Association of Hispanic Arts. Dr. Moreno Vega has conducted extensive research in Yoruba belief systems in the African Diaspora. She has also organized numerous international conferences uniting scholars ad leading experts o African Diaspora religions.