Asst. Director for Student Leadership & Family Outreach for GEAR UP at Appalachian State University & Co-Founder of Q’ Pasa Appalachia.
Boone, NC
Joined June 2015
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Honored to be recognized as one of the 18 “Helene Heroes and Helpers” by The News & Observer in Raleigh, NC! Every day, I’m inspired by those who serve and lead in our communities, especially during and after Hurricane Helene.
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Dear friends!!!
Q'Pasa Appalachia and Immigrant Connection of the High Country are coming together to help families in need. Please help us help our High Country community!
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This fall, Appalachian State University will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity — the only such program offered by a University of North Carolina System institution in Western North Carolina.
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The culmination of an amazing #ElevateNCFellowship provided by @TheHuntInstitute! This transformative experience has enhanced my skills, expanded my network, and contributed to meaningful initiatives. Grateful for the support and dedication of The Hunt Institute. #Leadership 🌟
It’s iBackAPP day! 💛 🖤
Today, Mountaineers from near and far are coming together to show their App State pride and share what being a Mountaineer means to them.
Funds raised today will benefit our entire App State Community. #iBackAPP
#gearupworks
#GEARUPAppalachianos
Had an absolutely incredible time at the NC State Annual Hispanic/Latino Professional Educators Summit! 🎉✨ The energy, insights, and connections made were truly inspiring. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and empower our diverse community of educators. 💪🌍 – at Boone, NC
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Good afternoon from Winston-Salem, NC! Our #THITeam is here for Meeting 3 of #ElevateNC Cohort 4! Looking forward to talking about equity gaps and barriers to postsecondary success, postsecondary pathways, and more. Follow along for more updates!
It is always a great day when you get to spend valuable time with the amazing team and presenters from the @Hunt_Institute .
Honored to be part of the National GEAR UP Academy as a presenter alongside the amazing Yisel De Oleo! Discussion Lab #NCCEP: Engaging Whole Families.
We can't wait to help GEAR UP programs explore ideas, re-energize, and walk away with useful tools to ensure #GEARUPworks
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The 2024 Latinx Educator Award nominations are officially open! If you know a Latinx Educator, Administrator, Future Teacher, School Support Staff, or Aspiring Teacher who should be appreciated for their work in the classroom and community, nominate them today!
The Office of @NC_Governor invites you to join the DRIVE Task Force on November 16-17, for an Educators of Color Networking Event at @FoothillsBeer and Task Force meeting at @WSSURAMS in Winston-Salem! Register for the event here: ow.ly/vRUS50MJoyl
Registration for the National GEAR UP Academy is officially open! We are excited to engage in this new event through workshops, showcases, and discussion labs. Join us in Feb! #GEARUPworks #GUacademy
Join the DRIVE Task Force and the Office of Governor Roy Cooper on November 16-17 in Winston-Salem for the fourth stop of the 2023 tour. The Educators of Color Networking Event will take place 11/16 at Foothills Brewing, and the Task Force meeting on 11/17 at WS State University
Join this Discussion Lab to gain ideas from other #GEARUP professionals across the country. #NCCEP’s Family Engagement Advisory Committee members and a special guest from NCCEP’s Communications Committee will facilitate this interactive conversation.
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As today wraps up Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to share the beautiful art that was part of the #SpiritofBoone event! We were honored to display pieces from A Tapestry of Our Roots celebrating the lives of local immigrants. 🌟🖼❤
#828isgreat #boonenc #hispanicheritagemonth
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📢 Calling all counselors, teachers, administrators, & staff in NC’s K12 school systems: Join us for @undocucarolina Ally Training for K12 educators on Monday, October 9th from 12:30 to 4:30 PM in Raleigh, NC!
✍🏼 Sign up now: bit.ly/undoc1009
#NCEd #Education
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🙌 Let's give a shoutout to our amazing GEAR UP team, coordinators, mentors, and educators who make a difference in our student's lives every day! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to shaping a better tomorrow.
#Thankyou #AppalachianState #GUWeek #GEARUPworks
An amazing team that gives it all!!! I am so glad to partner with these amazing heroes <3
