Bringing a First-Gen Lens to the College Experience

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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Wren Bareiss

Wren Bareiss

U of South Carolina - Upstate

Kyiesha Beckahm

Kyiesha Beckahm

Student, U of South Carolina Upstate

Stephany Bernadeau

Stephany Bernadeau

Student, Salem State University

Ana Cabezas

Ana Cabezas

Cal Poly State University

Lenn Darla Jean-Gilles

Lenn Darla Jean-Gilles

Student, Salem State University

Rebecca Gillis

Rebecca Gillis

Cal Poly State University

Colby King

Colby King

U of South Carolina - Upstate

A'Liah Moore

A'Liah Moore

Student, Monmouth University

Mari Robles

Mari Robles

Student, Vassar College

Moseanique Swint

Moseanique Swint

Student, U of South Carolina Upstate

Workshops

Fostering Resilience: Restorative Practices for Social Justice Activists

Ana Cabezas

Rebecca Gillis

Momentum and Motivation: First-Generation and Working-Class Students Balancing Off-Campus Work and Family Care Responsibilities

Kyiesha Beckahm

Colby King

Moseanique Swint

Wren Bareiss

Transitioning to College: Mental Health & Intersectionality

Lenn Darla Jean-Gilles

Stephany Bernadeau

Education and Beyond: First-Gen Studying and Interning Abroad

Mari Robles

If You Want Change, You Must Be The Change: First Generation Student Athletes

A'Liah Moore