The First Gen Madrina
E39- Supporting First Gens- Paulaska's Dream of Supporting A Lifetime of Firsts | The First Gen Madrina Podcast
Dear First Gens,
In this episode, host Sara Diaz welcomes Paulaska Ramirez to a new episode of the First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, Supporting First Gens!
Paulaska is the founder and Executive Director of Generation Fearless, a non-profit that is dedicated to supporting first-generation women. Paulaska was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey, and later become a proud resident of Paterson, NJ. With over 13 years of experience in higher education, Paulaska has dedicated herself to working with students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from low-income households. Her journey as an Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program alum underscores her commitment to advocacy and support for students on their academic journeys. She earned her bachelor's degree in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice from William Paterson University of New Jersey. She furthered her education with a master's in administrative science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Education with a concentration in Organizational Leadership Studies at Northeastern University.
Find Generation Fearless on Instagram! You can also check out their website http://generationfearless.org. Visit thefirstgenmadrina.com for the blog and additional resources. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to stay connected. The First Gen Madrina is here to guide you through 2024 and beyond. Also, follow me on instagram and LinkedIn @thefirstgenmadrina and Sara Diaz, LCSW.
Helping You Navigate This Lifetime of Firsts,
Sara, The First Gen Madrina
Dear First Gens,
In this episode, host Sara Diaz welcomes Paulaska Ramirez to a new episode of the First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, Supporting First Gens!
Paulaska is the founder and Executive Director of Generation Fearless, a non-profit that is dedicated to supporting first-generation women. Paulaska was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey, and later become a proud resident of Paterson, NJ. With over 13 years of experience in higher education, Paulaska has dedicated herself to working with students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from low-income households. Her journey as an Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program alum underscores her commitment to advocacy and support for students on their academic journeys. She earned her bachelor's degree in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice from William Paterson University of New Jersey. She furthered her education with a master's in administrative science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Education with a concentration in Organizational Leadership Studies at Northeastern University.
Find Generation Fearless on Instagram! You can also check out their website http://generationfearless.org. Visit thefirstgenmadrina.com for the blog and additional resources. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to stay connected. The First Gen Madrina is here to guide you through 2024 and beyond. Also, follow me on instagram and LinkedIn @thefirstgenmadrina and Sara Diaz, LCSW.
Helping You Navigate This Lifetime of Firsts,
Sara, The First Gen Madrina