Why Latina Representation Matters + Equity & Privilege with @latinaswithmasters - Ep. 50

Mindful Minds

CW: we do chat briefly about micro aggressions, but this episode does not cover graphic depictions of racism. It approaches racism from a more educational lens

This week on Mindful Minds, for our 50th episode, *woo woo!!,* we have Christina Rodriguez (she/her/ella) of @latinaswithmasters . Christina is the founder of the online community and podcast, Latinas with Masters, whose mission is to Inspire, Empower and Educate nuestra comunidad and future generation leaders with equitable pathways, academic advancement and professional growth in a safe, positive and supportive environment. In this episode, we chat about equity and privilege from testing discrimination, Latina/o/x representation, the importance of seeing Latinas in academia, and why Christina knew this space was needed.

Christina V. Rodriguez is a first-generation Nicaraguan-American Latina with a multi-cultural and equity-minded mindset with a commitment in creating equitable opportunities for Women of Color in Business, Housing and Academia. Christina received her Bachelor's degree in Latino/a Studies from San Francisco State University and went on to receive her Master's degree (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is a currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership and provides 15+ years of marketing experience in the San Francisco Bay Area.

If you want to learn more about Latinas with Masters and Christina, you can follow @latinaswithmasters on IG/FB/Twitter/Tik Tok and https://www.latinaswithmasters.com online! The Latinas with Masters website also features graduate services, swag, resources, and more! You can also listen to the Latinas with Masters podcast on all podcast streaming platforms. You can also visit her website to donate & support Christina’s work and future & current grad students!

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