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-91 Supporting First Gens with First Gen Forward
Dear First Gens,
In this episode of The First Gen Madrina Podcast, host Sara Diaz dives into March's theme: Supporting First Gens.
This week we feature special guest, Dr. Stephanie Bannister, VP of First Gen Forward Network. FirstGen Forward is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students. They partner with higher education, philanthropy, business, the public sector, and others to catalyze first-generation student success
Their website provides context for the current state of first-generation student success, it shares current conversations and scholarly literature, offers access to programs and services, and highlights opportunities for engagement with FGF and committed colleagues.
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Supporting You Now and Always,
Sara, The First Gen Madrina