2023 The 11th Annual First Gen Summit

Open To Everyone (In Person)

Open To Everyone (In Person)

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

McKenna Neal

McKenna Neal

Undergrad Student, Texas A&M University

Emma Obregon Dominguez

Emma Obregon Dominguez

Undergraduate Student, Boston University – Migration Tales

Jose Olvera

Jose Olvera

Undergraduate Student, Texas A&M University

Ariyan Ortiz

Ariyan Ortiz

undergaduate student, Bridgwater State

Audrey Shen

Audrey Shen

Undergraduate Student, Boston University – Migration Tales

Carmen Shurtleff

Carmen Shurtleff

College/University Faculty, Northeast Texas Community College

Serenity Truth

Serenity Truth

Undergraduate Student, Wellesley College

Ugomma Ugwu-Uche

Ugomma Ugwu-Uche

Graduate Student, University of Virginia School of Law

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Workshops

Opening Ceromny and Keynote Speaker

Shakima M. Clency

A Culture of CARE: Empowering individuals through compassion, connection, and cultivating the narrative of higher education (Malloy 101)

Adri Gutierrez Carmen Shurtleff Tonya Elmore Elmore

Bridge the GAP - Make Valuable Connections and Build a Strong Network (Malloy 201)

Celina Li

Cup of Noodles: Lessons in Commensality & Co-design (Malloy 102)

Mark Araujo Andrea Catania

Exploring Class Workshop: Intersection of Class and First-Gen Identity (Malloy 202)

Adeola Akinyemi Jessica Angeles Emily Kwen

Migration Tales: The Power of Storytelling (Malloy 201)

Samantha Caridad Perez Audrey Shen Selene Ho Emma Obregon Dominguez

Oral Histories on the Quality of Life of 1st and 2nd Generation Latino’s in the United States (Malloy 202)

Teresa Fernandez

The Picture on Our Fridge is Our Identity (Olin 101)

Serenity Truth

Unpacking the Disparity in First Gen Graduation Rates (Malloy 101)

Kaif Bailey

Blazing New Paths: First Gen Students and the Arts (Malloy 201)

Sean H. McPherson Ariyan Ortiz Micaila (Mickey) Britto-Patten Vanessa Greaves

Celebrating Successes to Combat Imposter Syndrome (Malloy 102)

Emily Ireland

¡Dale! The Experience of a 1st Gen Students of Color Mentorship Program ( Malloy 101)

Darinka Arones Natalie Aleman

Decolonizing Mindsets: Embracing Culture as a First Generation College Student (Malloy 202)

Yvette Machado-Tuinier

Leading First Gen: Taking Change Into Your Own Hands (Olin 101)

Brookelyn Mitchell Clay Dickerson Tyler English Ugomma Ugwu-Uche Leanne Maharaj

Promoting Wellbeing: An Integrated Approach for College Students (Malloy 102)

McKenna Neal Jose Olvera Zach Branham