2020 Class Action First Gen Summit

Workshop Session 1 (1:00pm - 2:00pm ET)

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Proudly supported by

Ben and Jerry's
U of Southern Maine
Hampshire College
Babson College
Monmouth University
Williams College
emzingo|u
Bridgewater State University
Amherst College
Habitus Incorporated
U Mass Amherst UWW
U of South Carolina Upstate
Smith College
Worcester State

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.

Alicia Agnew

Alicia Agnew

Fellow, Habitus Incorporated

Wren Bareiss

Wren Bareiss

U of South Carolina - Upstate

Kyiesha Beckahm

Kyiesha Beckahm

Student, U of South Carolina Upstate

Ana Cabezas

Ana Cabezas

Cal Poly State University

Emily Cooper

Emily Cooper

Student, Southern Illinois University

Judah Doty

Judah Doty

Hampshire College

Karina Fernandez

Karina Fernandez

Hampshire College

Corey Fletcher

Corey Fletcher

Fellow, Habitus Incorporated

Erica Fraser

Erica Fraser

George Mason University

Rebecca Gillis

Rebecca Gillis

Cal Poly State University

Heather Hagenbuch

Heather Hagenbuch

University at Buffalo

Alex Iadanza

Alex Iadanza

Student, University at Buffalo

Colby King

Colby King

U of South Carolina - Upstate

Jenesis Long

Jenesis Long

Oregon State University

Cass Lyman

Cass Lyman

University of Buffalo

Becky Martinez

Becky Martinez

Class Action

Kim McAloney

Kim McAloney

Oregon State University

Christian Rafael

Christian Rafael

Grad Student, George Mason University

Amy Ressler

Amy Ressler

Student, University at Buffalo

Alyssa Roimiser

Alyssa Roimiser

Student, Southern Illinois University

Alanah Rosas

Alanah Rosas

Student, Southern Illinois University

Moseanique Swint

Moseanique Swint

Student, U of South Carolina Upstate

Workshops

Demystifying Graduate School: Key Components of Determining if Graduate School is Right for You and How to Apply!

Heather Hagenbuch Amy Ressler Cass Lyman Alex Iadanza

Exploring Social Class Stories & How Social Class Influences Our Work

Becky Martinez

Fostering Resilience: Restorative Practices for Social Justice Activists

Ana Cabezas Rebecca Gillis

I AM, BECAUSE WE ARE: The Importance of Mentorship in the Age of Social Media for Young Women for Color

Karina Fernandez Judah Doty

Liberationships: Critical Mentorship as Womxn of Color in Higher Education

Kim McAloney Jenesis Long

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

Moseanique Swint Colby King Wren Bareiss Kyiesha Beckahm

Navigating Higher Education: 1st College Students

Alanah Rosas Alyssa Roimiser Emily Cooper

Negotiate Like Your Life Depends On It

Corey Fletcher Alicia Agnew

Our Backpack: Using Podcasting for Goal Setting and Self-Healing for Individuals of Color and First-Generation Students.

Christian Rafael Erica Fraser