Chingonas on their Terms: Diverse Experiences of Latinas in Higher Education
Tuesday, 3/12/2024
3:50 PM - 4:40 PM
Summit 343
Coordinating Presenter
Rocio Hernandez
Counseling Faculty, Coordinator of CalWORKs
Ventura College
Presenters
Alejandra Hong SEIP Director, Trojan Success Initiatives, University of Southern California
Martha Enciso Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, California State University-Fullerton
Elizabeth Zavala-Acevez Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, California State University-Fullerton
Lynda Duran University of Colorado at Boulder
Abstract
This panel of Chingona Latina women in Higher Education will share from their published testimonios in Diverse Experiences of Latinas in Higher Education (Hernández, 2023). Too often, Latinas face the expectation of following dominant cultural norms. The panelists will discuss how they redefined professionalism on their terms and will provide a glimpse into the complexities negotiating the Higher Education Landscape. Panelists will share their hopes, lessons learned and their expectations of the profession.
Conference Focus Areas
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Professional Competencies
Leadership - Intermediate, Social Justice and Inclusion - Intermediate
Content Areas
Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Programs and Advocacy, Latinx/a/o, Leadership Development, Womxn's Initiatives
Target Groups
Mid-level Student Affairs Professionals, New Professionals
Institutional Types
Large Universities, Minority Serving Institutions
Certification Domains
Leadership, Talent Management
Guiding Principle
Inclusion
13191 - Chingonas on their Terms: Diverse Experiences of Latinas in Higher Education - Constituent Group Sponsored Session
