Michelle is a First-Generation Colombian-American Latina. She was born in Medellin, Colombia, and raised in Englewood, New Jersey. She is a proud Montclair State University alumna, where she became the first in her family to graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Michelle’s personal college experience influenced her passion for Higher Education and helping other […]
Alvert is a Latino male born and raised in Union City, New Jersey. He was the first in his family to go to college and graduate with a bachelor’s degree and the first in his family to receive a master’s as well. His experience throughout college’s led him to work in higher education. Alvert is […]
Heinz Alfredo Fernandez works as an Academic Advisor/Coach at Florida Atlantic University, where he oversees the Deciding/Exploratory majors. He also works as one of the First-Generation Academic Advisors for the institution, helping students navigate the collegiate experience. Heinz also co-oversees the Undocu-Ally Initiative at FAU, providing specialized advising and resources to students who identify as […]
Alejandro Martinez, MSW, is a Queer, Bilingual, Latinx Speaker and Psychotherapist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Alejandro is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in providing culturally affirming services for Latinx and LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Prior to becoming a full-time therapist, Alejandro spent time as a student affairs professional in higher […]
Dr. Edwanna Andrews serves as the Interim Assistant Vice President for Community Support Services at the University of Central Florida. Her portfolio includes the following departments Social Justice and Advocacy, Multicultural Academic and Support Services, LGBTQ+ Services, Multicultural Student Center and TRIO Programs (which houses 7 federally funded grant projects). Additionally, she provides leadership to […]
Steven Munoz, BA. He is a second-year medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Within the field of medicine, he participates in community and youth outreach initiatives. He is involved with oncology and orthopedic basic science as well as civic health research. Steven is actively involved with the Domestic Violence Intervention Program where […]
Jalisa graduated with her Bachelors of Social Work in 2010 from East Carolina University. She began working as a family services coordinator with a community mental health program. Upon graduating with her MSW, she worked with youth involved in the juvenile justice system in both residential and community settings. After spending about 6 years working with DJJ […]
Eva Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker born and raised in Chicago, IL, and has worked adolescents and adults in settings including residential and community mental health. Currently, at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, she serves as a Staff Clinician through the Multicultural Mental Health & Equity Initiative for the Center for […]
My name is Marcela Tapiero, Founder of Your Dreamwall. We are a New Era Vision Boarding company with over 5+ years of global impact. We were founded in New Jersey and are a Women Owned Business. Your Dreamwall Workshops are the new era of creating vision boards which are designed to create a safe, fun, […]
Jonathan is an award winning speaker, author, & podcast host. In college, Jonathan led several student leadership organizations and raised over $200,000 in scholarships plus over Half a Million Dollars for nonprofits serving diverse and underrepresented students. Featured on ABC, FOX, NBC, ESPN. Jonathan’s new book launched as #1 Student Leadership book and top 25 […]