Hello Everyone! Welcome to Dear First-Gen, a podcast created by Nevada First-Gen Network. We are a new initiative dedicated to providing relief for first-generation students affected by COVID-19. Through this podcast, we hope to elevate the voices of our first-gen community by highlighting their victories and bringing awareness to their struggles. We sincerely hope that by listening to our podcast, you may gain a little more knowledge on the life of a first-gen individual and listen to their stories. Thank you for listening!
Dear First-Gen: Episode 6 featuring Miguel Martinez
Welcome to Dear First-Gen episode 6 featuring Miguel Martinez. Miguel serves as the Council Member for Ward 3 for the City of Reno, Nevada. He has spent the last several years working with Truckee Meadows Community College where he was focused on improving education attainment gaps, expanding accessibility to higher education, and developing a stronger sense of community. Tune in to hear his incredible story! #councilmen #cityofreno #menofcolor #leadership
31 Jul 2023
Dear First-Gen: Episode 5 Featuring Samuel Rosales and Kendragrace Reyes
Welcome to Dear First-Gen episode 5 Featuring Samuel Rosales and Kendragrace Reyes. Samuel and Kendragrace both serve as school counselors for Hug High School in Reno, Nevada. Their episode touches upon so many important topics that need to be heard such as low-income, low educational pay, being a First-Gen Professional, the effects of COVID-19 on students and mental health. We are so thankful to have them as guests on our podcast and we are excited to share it with all of you. Tune in to hear their amazing stories! #firstgen #schoolcounselors #education
6 Jun 2023
Dear First-Gen: Episode 4 Featuring Boris Carpio Guerra
Welcome to Dear First-Gen episode 4 Featuring Boris Carpio Guerra. Boris serves as the ASUN President for The University of Nevada, Reno while also balancing many other roles within the community. As a first-generation college student, Boris has a clear passion for education and we are excited to share his story with all of you. Tune in to hear his wonderful story!
6 Mar 2023
Dear First-Gen: Episode 3 featuring Manuel Ortiz
Welcome to Dear First-Gen episode 3 featuring Manuel Ortiz. Manuel is the Assistant Director of the Dean’s Future Scholars program at the University of Nevada, Reno. Manuel’s story brings awareness to the struggles of first-gen students and the determination & perseverance it takes to complete one’s education. His story inspires each of us to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity. Si se puede (we can do it)! Tune in to hear his inspiring story.
Welcome to Dear First-Gen episode 2 featuring Daphne Emm-Hooper. She is the new Director of Community Indigenous Relations at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her story highlights the rich history and culture of Nevada's Indigenous individuals. Shedding light on our nation's first people and bringing awareness to the challenges of college access and maintaining family identity. Tune in to hear her incredible story.
26 Sept 2022
Dear First-Gen: Episode 1 featuring Jackie Medina
Welcome to Dear First-Gen episode 1 featuring Jackie Medina. She is a 2020 Engineering graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno. Post-grad, Jackie entered the workforce as a Realtor for Dickson Realty. Listen to her incredible story in navigating her education and career as a First-Gen Latina.
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