Lilian Lombera has spent her time during her Mellon Fellowship working with community partner Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson and the Trombone Shorty Foundation. In January 2020, the Trombone Shorty Foundation and Cuba Educational Travel partnered with multiple musicians, artists, and students from Cuba and New Orleans to create a five day musical and cultural event in Havana. Please see the this local news article and video below for more information.