The First Gen Madrina
Dear First Gens,
Welcome to the First Gen Madrina, a podcast that highlights the victories and challenges of the first generation experience. I am your host, Sara Diaz, a fellow first gen navigating the path to success alongside you. Join me as we dive into stories of resilience and perseverance featuring first gen individuals who have overcome the odds to pave the way for others.
Let's embark on this journey together. This is the First Gen Madrina podcast.
The First Gen Madrina
E-64 Boundaries as a First Gen with Valeria Garcia
Dear First Gens,
In this episode, host Sara welcomes guest Valeria Garcia to The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, Boundaries as a First Gen!
Valeria is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion in higher education. Valeria has over a decade of experience developing identity-based programs and support services for marginalized students and has dedicated her career to empowering students and first-gen professionals through a Critical Race Theory framework and Strength-Based model. As a 1.5 first-generation immigrant from Mexico and a first-generation college student herself, Valeria intimately understands the challenges faced by marginalized communities in academia. In 2019, she founded the First Gen Professional Network, recognizing the need for ongoing support for first-gen students’ post-graduation. Outside of work, Valeria likes to spend time outdoors, exploring new coffee shops, and trying new plant-based restaurants. Tune in to hear more about her first-gen story!
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Helping You Find Your Boundaries,
Sara, The First Gen Madrina