Vibras +⚡️Vibin‪’‬ Jazmine Tellez

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing:
Importance of having access to resources + tools as a K-12 student. Preparation for Higher Education. We discuss having exposure to leadership building resources as a High School student, + the benefits it has.
Involvement in an environment of empowerment, education, + leadership building events.

[We would like to recognize the nonprofit: https://www.adelantemujeres.org/, + the Chicas Development Program. “Adelante Mujeres provides holistic education and empowerment opportunities to low-income Latina women and their families to ensure full participation and active leadership in the community.”]

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing: The voting system in the State of Oregon. Voting by Mail, Updating Voter Registration & Oregon Political Parties, Absentee Voting, Voting Eligibility: Age and Citizenship Concerns.
We highlight the importance of having your personal information correct/ overall information. As each state in the United States has different rules governing Primary Elections. We discuss the various ways on how one can take part in voting.

[We would like to acknowledge: https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/voteinor.aspx
https://www.rockthevote.org/registration/instructions/or-en/ ]
#GetTheVoteOut For any further contact: delatorrecynthia96@gmail.com, marisoldlt01@gmail.com, tellezb932@gmail.com, jazminetellezrojas@gmail.com, Instagram: @marisoldelatorre @cyntheluna @brendatellez @jazminetellez

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: Resources + Accessibility. Mental Health in P.O.C communities. Acknowledging how mental health can affect communities in their work environment. Advice from a D1 Athlete at a University. Disparities between communities.

Diana Santiago Paz
She/her/hers, 22 years old, Latinx: Oaxaca, México.
Diana has just graduated from Oregon State University with two Bachelors of Art Degrees in Sociology; and Ethnic Studies. She’s a big advocate of mental health awareness as well as social justice. She hopes to someday work with nonprofit organizations to help build more programs that provide resources for communities of color to attain higher education. This fall she will be studying for her Master’s Degree at Portland State University as well as playing D1 soccer as a Viking. She is thankful for both her parents, Juan & Francisca, for helping her achieve her dreams and her brother Juan Daniel, for helping pave a way for her education. If you want to reach out to her with any questions pertaining to the podcast, her email is: dianasantiago208@gmail.com or you can follow her on twitter at @SantiagoDee05

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: Fighting back against the Higher Education system. Strives of trying to change the system. Stories/Tips in applying to Doctoral programs. Resources to translators as advantages for those who face language barriers. Children should not be translators for schools/medical services. Students with language barriers have space to fall through the cracks. Tips for applying to college. Being your own patient advocate in Medical systems. Having/being a support system. We dive into the injustices in the medical field. As we chat on Machismo.Defining what it means to a Woman who expresses herself. Importance of funding more programs for Latinx/marginalized groups. Normalizing asking for help in Higher Education.

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: The strength that comes from being a Latinx student. What it means to be a Latina in Higher Education. As we are being advocates for our Gente. Programs acting as tools of assistance in Higher Education. Tips on how to be an advocate. Different forms of carrying your allyship + speaking up your truths. The beauty of having mentors to further help students push forward into Higher Ed.

Carla is a 4th year student at Oregon State University, originally from Eastern Oregon who is majoring in Psychology and holding minors in Spanish and Human Development and Family Sciences. Carla is also President of the club Here to Stay at Oregon State University, a student led club that provides community and advocates for DACAmented and Undocumented students.

Find Carla on Instagram and twitter @_carlamedel

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: Forms of expressions, Imagination, + Creativity. The power of owning your story, community, + how to use social outlets as drives for social change. DamDiverse + STING: Creative projects as growth development, as these allow creatives to show their artwork/stories. The inspiration behind these projects. The beauty of creativity. Using social media sites as tools of sharing. Power in transparency + vulnerability. We dive into building creative communities. Redefining the social media lens of perfection. What does beauty look like on Social Media? What are the beauty standards in the mainstream media? Self-care phone application feedback. Tapping into your inner-child for tools of inspiration. What is Art?

Find DamDiverse + STING on Instagram: @DamDiverse, @stings.hive