A National Celebration Centering First-Gen Voices
Join students from across the country
Location
Online
Date & Time
November 8, 2021, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description
A National Celebration Centering First-gen Voices will feature a panel of first-gen students and graduates sharing insight into their experience, moderated by Dr. Quintin B. Bullock, President, Community College of Allegheny County located in Allegheny Pennsylvania. It is through our understanding of the first-gen identity and experiences we may better align institution resources and support offerings to meet the unique needs of first-gen students.
Panelist:
- Ms. Alaura Ervin, legislative assistant, Office of Senator John Cornyn, TRIO Alum
- Ms. Alexia Patino, undergraduate student, North Central College
- Ms. Pierina Sanchez, Democratic nominee, New York City Council, TRIO Alum
- Mr. Sly Worth Jr., graduate student, The Ohio State University
(The TRIO Programs are a groups of programs funded by the US Department of Education. TRIO serves students who are low-income, first generation and members of racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. UMBC host 4 TRIO Programs.)