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The official podcast for the Latin American Studies program in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of Toronto.
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SHPE Out Loud is a leadership podcast that guides young professional Hispanics working in STEM by creating a community that provides support and a sense of belonging. There is a disparity between the Hispanic population and representation in STEM. On the podcast we will interview thought leaders in STEM as well as SHPE members to share their stories. We will have authentic conversations that support and inspire Hispanics working in STEM. SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) is t ...
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In this heartwarming episode of SHPE Out Loud, we sit down with the Camacho family—an inspiring group of women making their mark in engineering. Maria Camacho and her daughters, Ana Sofia, Eugenia, and Elisa, share their personal journeys as Hispanic women navigating the world of STEM. From overcoming challenges to achieving professional success, t…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #40: Monica Morales - The Intersection of Art, Engineering, and Community
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In this episode of SHPE Out Loud, we celebrate the incredible journey of Monica Morales, a water resources engineer at Jacobs who embodies resilience, determination, and the power of community. Raised in Reno, Nevada, Monica’s path led her to a successful career in engineering, with stops in various cities along the way. Her passion for STEM, commi…
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In this episode of SHPE Out Loud, we’re excited to share the inspiring journey of Nora Rincon, a mechanical engineer at General Motors and dedicated member of SHPE. Originally from Durango, Mexico, Nora’s story is one of determination, resilience, and the power of community. As a first-generation college graduate, she overcame numerous challenges o…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #38: Adriana Mulero-Russe - Pioneering STEM Research and Leadership
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In this special 36th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, we reconnect with an inspiring leader in STEM—Adriana Mulero-Russe. Originally aired in a condensed format, we're bringing you the full interview with this remarkable Star Award winner from two years ago. Adriana, a chemical engineer from Puerto Rico, is currently pursuing her Ph…
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In this special episode of SHPE Out Loud, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Joelle Romeu, a distinguished aerospace engineer from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Now based in Southern California and working at Boeing, Joelle has broken barriers and achieved incredible milestones throughout her career. This full-length interview, originally recorded …
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #36: Albert Alfaro - From Watching Apollo to Shaping Aerospace
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In this episode of SHPE Out Loud, we sit down with Albert Alfaro, an engineer with an inspiring journey from watching Apollo missions as a child in San Antonio, Texas, to serving in the U.S. Air Force and building a successful career in aerospace engineering. Albert shares the challenges he faced growing up as a Latino in the Space Age, how he carv…
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In the 35th episode of our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, we sit down with Rogelio Mendoza, a dedicated member of SHPE's National Board of Directors. With over five years of experience, Rogelio shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for SHPE chapter leaders—whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your chapter's imp…
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Welcome to today's podcast! We have a very special guest with us today, James Narey, a distinguished professional widely recognized for his exceptional career in the aerospace industry and his unwavering commitment to SHPE. James has not only made significant strides in his professional career but also dedicated himself to mentoring and fostering t…
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For season 9’s finale, Sarah talks to Manuela Mora Castillo and Natalia Peña, the co-editors in chief of @el.paradigmasur , University of Toronto’s Undergraduate Journal of Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies. We get to know more about Manuela and Natalia as they tell us about their degrees and their varied extracurriculars. They also reflect …
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #33: Michelle Davis Vargas - From Nicaragua to STEM Leadership
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In this inspiring 33rd episode of our “50 Stories for 50 Years” series, we sit down with Michelle Davis Vargas, Associate Director of Quality and Vice President of Student Affairs for the SHPE San Diego Professional Chapter. Michelle’s remarkable journey from her childhood in Nicaragua to becoming a respected leader in STEM is a testament to her de…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #32: Manny Hernandez - A Legacy of Leadership and Mentorship
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In the 32nd episode of our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, we are honored to feature Manny Hernandez, a senior manager at Raytheon Company and a pillar of SHPE community. Since joining SHPE in 1988, Manny has been a driving force in the organization, serving on the board for over 22 years and playing a crucial role in its growth and success. Join…
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Hola Familia! Welcome to the 31st episode of SHPE Out Loud. Today’s episode is extra special as we feature our very first father-son duo on the podcast! Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Lazaro, a seasoned mechanical engineer at Northrop Grumman and a first-generation immigrant, alongside his 17-year-old son, Samuel. Samuel is alread…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #30: Ernesto Felix - Navigating Identity and Leadership in STEM
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In this milestone 30th episode of our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait introduces us to Ernesto "Ernie" Felix, the Chief of Staff & Human Resources at SHPE. Ernie has been part of SHPE for over two decades, bringing a wealth of ex…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #29: Karen Santos - Navigating Engineering with Compassion and Leadership
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 29th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait sits down with Karen Santos, a Cloud Platform Specialist at IBM and the current Board Secretary of SHPE. Born in Mexico and raised in San Diego, Karen’s journey from receiving her first Mac computer at age 10 to becoming an influential lea…
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Luisa Duarte Milani, a Brazilian PhD candidate from the Geography and Planning Department. Luisa tells us about how her background in architecture and planning inspired her research on informal housing and environmental risk. She also reflects on the experiences of conducting academic research in her home city, São P…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #28: Eduardo Flores - Engineering Memes and Entrepreneurial Dreams
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 28th episode of the “50 Stories for 50 Years” series, producer Alex Wait sits down with Eduardo Flores, the mastermind behind the internet’s most famous engineering memes page, with over 400,000 Instagram followers and millions of views monthly. Edua…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #27: Claudia Goggin - Leading with Nano-Engineered Innovation
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Welcome back, Familia, to another inspiring episode of SHPE Out Loud, where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 27th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait brings you a special conversation with Claudia Goggin, the accomplished CEO of Engi-Mat Co. Claudia, a Chemical Engineer with a Masters from the Unive…
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Episode 03 is part of our special segment: Reporting from LASA2024, el CafeciTO's collaboration with graduate student Johann Kirchenbauer. In this episode, Johann speaks to professor Ryan Long from the University of Maryland. We learn from professor Long's diverse research approaches and interests, and we will get a sneak peek in the ways the Unive…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #26: Leonard Abeyta - From Electrical Engineering to Market Strategy Expert
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 26th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait brings us a captivating conversation with Leonard Abeyta, one of SHPE's original members who has witnessed and contributed to its transformation over the decades. Leonard…
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that amplifies the voices of Hispanics in STEM. Today marks a special milestone as we celebrate our 25th episode in the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series—halfway through this incredible journey! In this episode, producer Alex Wait sits down with Beatriz Garcia, Co-Founder of Your Truth At Work, a consulting…
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Johann Kirchenbauer, a Venezuelan PhD student from the Spanish and Portuguese Department. Johann tells us about his research interests in modern and contemporary Hispanic literatures and cultures with a focus on the Venezuelan diaspora. We also get to learn about his experience in the Latin American Studies Associati…
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 24th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait takes the helm to introduce a special guest from within the SHPE family. Today's episode features Myriam Lopez, Senior Manager of Corporate Relations at SHPE. Myriam is t…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #23: Natalie Davila-Rendon - Navigating STEM and SHPE's Lifelong Impact
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Welcome back, Familia! It's time for another inspiring episode in our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Today marks our 23rd episode, and we have a short but powerful interview lined up for you. Join host Demian Servín Hernández as he speaks with Natalie Davila-Rendon, a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin and a true powerhouse in the STEM communit…
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For season 9's premiere, Sarah interviews renowned Argentine journalist and novelist Mariana Enriquez. Author of multiple bestselling novels like Los Peligros de Fumar en la Cama (2009), Las Cosas que perdimos en el Fuego (2016) and Nuestra Parte de la Noche (2019). In this episode, the Argentinian author discusses the affective impact of her horro…
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Welcome to the 22nd episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In this episode, producer Alex Wait introduces us to the multi-talented Diana Iracheta, also known as Latina Engineer. Diana, an immigrant from Mexico, found herself as the lone Latina in many of her colleg…
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 21st episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, we are thrilled to feature the incredible story of Antonina Robles, a trailblazing SHPEtina making waves in the STEM community. Antonina Robles, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager …
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #20: Fernanda Sulantay & Sonia Camacho - Influencing STEM and Beyond
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Hola Familia! Welcome back to another exciting episode of SHPE Out Loud, where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. I’m Alex Wait, the producer of the show, and today marks the 20th episode in our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. This special installment brings you a dynamic duo: Fernanda Sulantay and Sonia Camacho, two incredible STEM cont…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #19: Luis Conde - Engineering Journeys and Leadership Insights
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Welcome to SHPE Out Loud, your platform for celebrating the narratives of Hispanics in STEM. In our 19th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, host Alex Wait introduces us to Luis Conde, a Senior Systems Engineer with a remarkable journey from Puerto Rico to prestigious engineering institutions and impactful leadership roles. Join us as …
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #18: Julio Grapa - Advocating for Hispanic Engineering Excellence
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 18th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, your producer Alex Wait brings you a special encore interview with the remarkable Julio Grapa. As a pivotal figure in SHPE's history and a Director at Procter & Gamble, Julio's story is too inspiring to be contained in just one episode. Previously, Julio sha…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #17: Oscar Marquina - From DACA Student to Venture Capitalist
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 17th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait presents an extraordinary journey of resilience and success in STEM. Our guest, Oscar Marquina, defies convention with his inspiring tale of triumph. Oscar's path to success took a unique turn as he discovered SHPE after graduating with a …
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #16: Heidy Arriola - Building Communities and Leading Solutions
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Join us for the 16th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the inspiring journeys of Hispanics in STEM. Hosted by Alex Wait, this episode features Heidy Arriola, a dedicated SHPEtina and Lifetime Member making waves in the water industry. As a Regional Account Manager at Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Hie…
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S08E11: The FinaleWelcome to El CafeciTO’s season 8 Finale! In this episode Luis & Sarah give some updates as to what they have been up to recently. They also reminisce over this year's podcasting highlights, lessons learned and goals for the future. Additionally, tune in for some exciting updates about El CafeciTO in the summer! We hope you enjoy …
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #14: Ismael Mendoza - Embracing Leadership and Advancing Energy Transition
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 14th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, host Demian Servín Hernández continues the captivating tale of Ismael Mendoza, following up on last week's episode featuring his wife, Yuliana Porras-Mendoza. Ismael's journey mirrors Yuliana's in many ways, from their shared experiences at the Colorado Scho…
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Welcome to another compelling episode of SHPE Out Loud, your destination for uplifting stories of Hispanics in STEM. In our 13th installment of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, host Alex Wait presents a captivating two-part feature, beginning with the remarkable journey of Yuliana Porras-Mendoza. Yuliana, currently the ONE Water Practice Leade…
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In this captivating episode of our podcast, we invite Elio Morillo to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary achievements in the aerospace industry. Delving into Elio's personal story, we learn about his migration from Ecuador at a young age, facing economic and domestic challenges, to eventually finding a new home and…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #12: Adrian Cires - Defying Expectations and Leading with Purpose
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Join us for the 12th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we delve into the inspiring journey of Adrian Cires, a Computer Science undergraduate at the University of Maryland. Hosted by Demian Servín Hernández, this deeply personal conversation uncovers Adrian's resilience, wisdom, and leadership within the STEM community. De…
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In this episode we commemorate 8 de Marzo, also known as International Women's Day. Sarah talks to Adriana Pérez-Rodríguez, a Colombian second-year PhD student at the Institute of Women and Gender Studies and feminist researcher. Adriana talks about her PhD research in Cucutá Colombia and her previous work as one of the directors of the Observatori…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #11: Dr. Dayna Martinez - Driving Impact through Data and Innovation
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Welcome to the 11th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the rich narratives of Hispanics in STEM. This episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dayna Martinez, a Senior Director in the Research and Impact Office at SHPE. Dr. Martinez's expertise in data analysis drives SHPE's program development a…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #10: Jay Flores - Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
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Join us for the 10th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the remarkable journey of Jay Flores, a true champion of Hispanics in STEM. Hosted by Demian Servín Hernández, this episode delves into Jay's role as a Global STEM Ambassador and founder of Invent The Change, a movement dedicated to inspiring young minds …
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In this episode, Luis talks to Arturo Alexander Gomez, an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto studying criminology and neuroscience. Alex has a candid talk about his journey from Mexico to Calgary to Toronto, thoughts on the campus acting and theater scene, and an analysis on what we do to connect to our roots when we are abroad. We …
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #9: Jose Villanueva - Unveiling the STEM Journey and Social Media Influence
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that elevates the voices of Hispanics in STEM. I'm Alex Wait, your host and producer, and today marks our 9th episode in the captivating "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Join me in this insightful conversation with Jose Villanueva, known as @el.jorvi, a Hybrid Data Management Technical Specialist at IBM a…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #8: Melanie Weber - A Journey from Imposter Syndrome to Space Flight Engineering
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Hola Familia! Alex Wait, the producer of SHPE Out Loud, is back in front of the mic to present the eighth episode of our compelling "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Today's guest is none other than Melanie Weber, the Vice Chair of SHPE’s National Board of Directors and Flight Operations Engineer at Blue Origin. Recorded during last year's SHPE Con…
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Andrés Lalama Vargas, a PhD Candidate of the History Department. Andrés talks about his experience as a history student and his research on symbolic spaces located at the margins of the city of Quito, Ecuador. Andrés also tells us about the different surprises that come up when doing archival research and his role as…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #7: Miguel Ramos - Entrepreneurial Triumphs and Valuable Lessons
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Hola Familia! Join me, Alex Wait, the Producer of SHPE Out Loud, as I step into the hosting role for our seventh episode in the captivating "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. In this installment, we dive into the extraordinary journey of SHPE Member and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Miguel Ramos. As the COO and Co-Founder of Limble, Miguel has built …
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In this episode, Luis sits down with Isidora Cortés-Monroy, a PhD student in Hispanic Literature at the Spanish and Portuguese Department. Isidora talks about how her love of fiction not only motivated her academic studies but also reconnected with her Latin American culture. She also elaborates on her research on mining literature in Chile and Bol…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #6: Diana Gomez - 50 Years of Leadership, Legacy, and Laughter
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Get ready for another inspiring episode of SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that amplifies the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 6th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, your host Demian Servín Hernández introduces us to a true SHPE legend, Diana Gomez. Diana's remarkable journey in SHPE and her distinguished career as the Director of Distr…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #5: Wendy Haro - A Journey from South Central to Software Engineering
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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, your go-to podcast for amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 5th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years'' series, host Demian Servín Hernández introduces us to the incredible journey of Wendy Haro, a true change-maker within the SHPE community. Born and raised in South Central LA, Wendy's story is one of…
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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #4: Maya Morales Garcia - Championing STEM Education and Diversity
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Welcome back to "50 Stories for 50 Years," where we bring you inspiring narratives from the forefront of Hispanics in STEM. In this episode, our focus is on Maya Morales Garcia, Chief Program Officer at Beyond 100K. Join host Demian Servín Hernández as he sits down with Maya to explore her passionate journey in STEM education. Maya, a dynamic force…
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In this episode, Luis chats with Fatima Sanchez, a Toronto based actress, singer, and dancer. Together, they discuss their shared Mexican heritage, their shared last name, and their passion for the performing arts. Fatima also shares her experiences training at the Randolph College of the Performing Arts, her time spent in Mexico, and her inspirati…
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In this episode, Sarah catches up with Cassandra Yanez-Leyton, a LAS alumna who is now working as an associate producer and web writer for CBC Montreal. Cass was the founder and first host of our beloved podcast. Today, she reminisces about her time as an undergraduate student and the beginnings of el CafeciTO. Cass will also tell us about her grad…
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