22 November 2023
Yessenia Méndez: Breaking Cultural Barriers and Fostering Inclusivity
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge holds a sanctuary within the city of Philadelphia. As part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, visitors can expect to find a network of lands set aside for…
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15 November 2023
Felipe Villegas: Building Bridges in his Community through Faith and Service
Pastor Felipe Villegas wasn't certain about the trajectory of his life when he left Chihuahua, Mexico, as a young man to settle in Colorado in the mid-1980s. Little did he foresee that he would emerge…
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08 November 2023
Rachel Forbes: Leading the Integration of Social Work in Climate Change Resiliency
Guaranteeing environmental justice encompasses the integration of all sectors of public health to work through the many challenges people face as members of social groups. Rachel Forbes, a faculty member of the Graduate School of…
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24 October 2023
Daniel Asyn: Championing for Latino Heritage and Climate Mitigation
For Daniel Asyn, achieving a purposeful career means aligning his passion for stewardship and protecting biodiversity in a way that inspires others to achieve their goals in the conservation field. This drive is deeply rooted…
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18 October 2023
Ángel Colón: A Champion for Clean Water in Latino Communities
For Ángel Colón, studying water has always been a lifelong passion and a professional calling. Hailing from Puerto Rico, Ángel has dedicated his career to understanding and safeguarding water resources. With a background in biology…
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11 October 2023
Sharon Dorsey: Paving the Way for a Career in Inclusive Conservation
Sharon Dorsey is a graduate student at Virginia Tech studying fish and wildlife conservation with a focus on an endangered coastal bird known as the piping plover. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, her passion for conservation…
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