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Reminder: LinkedIn Live Tomorrow Evening at 8pm ET - Latina Surge National is hosting our Latine Author Event featuring Dr. Adriana Villavicencio, PhD on her research and book supporting the Educational Future of Black and Brown Boys, and Dr. David E. Jones, Diversity Global Magazines 2023 Top 15 Champion of Diversity and NJIT's Chief Diversity Officer, on growing the pipeline to STEM education in higher learning. Please join us for an enriching discussion to address systemic change towards positive outcomes for our multicultural boys.

SNEAK PEEK! Latina Surge colleagues...we often discuss topics surrounding leadership, human rights, and gender equity. You will not want to miss this event presented by our sister Lean In NYC Network on the upcoming tv series 'Elenor'! Registration link is included below. Kudos to Debra Albert for inviting us to join in! Lean In

Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network presents a LinkedIn Live Author Spotlight Event on Supporting the Educational Future of Black and Brown Boys Join us for an in depth discussion with the experts on educational issues and strategies relating to Black and Brown boys with Latine award-winning author of 'Am I My Brother's Keeper: Educational Opportunities and Outcomes for Black and Brown Boys' (Harvard Educational Press) and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Dr. Adriana Villavicencio, and Diversity Global Magazine's 2023 Top 15 Champion of Diversity and NJIT Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. David E. Jones. Am I My Brother’s Keeper Overview: Am I My Brother’s Keeper? offers powerful insights into the challenges of implementing large-scale educational change. The book, chronicling the Expanded Success Initiative (ESI), a four-year study focused on improving the educational outcomes of fifteen thousand Black and Latinx males in New York City public high schools, covers what worked, what didn’t, and what we can learn from the experience. Bios: Dr. Adriana Villavicencio's research is focused on K-12 educational policy and practice that deepen or disrupt inequities for students who are typically marginalized because of race, ethnicity, and immigration status. Specifically, she uses mixed-methods designs and community-engaged approaches to study the implementation and impact of models and interventions that aim to meet the needs of historically marginalized students, while highlighting the voices and experiences of educators, families, and students. Dr. Villavicencio has received over $11 million in grants from several different funding sources, including the National Science Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, and the William T. Grant Foundation. Dr. David E. Jones - Named by DiversityGlobal Magazine as a 2023 Top 15 Champion of Diversity, Dr. David E. Jones is a leading voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and a highly respected and sought-after diversity consultant, speaker, executive and community leader. Dr. Jones is the Chief Diversity Officer at New Jersey Institute of Technology and Teaching Faculty member for the Equity Institute and Equity Coach for the Equity Coaching Academy at the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center and a Chief Diversity Officer Fellow for the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. As an educational and charitable 501c3 nonprofit organization, Latina Surge National’s mission is to help empower multicultural and underrepresented women with access, parity and wealth generation. In this event, we extend our allyship to multicultural boys.

#LatinosBeyondReel is a must see (link below)!! Understanding the lack of representation our Latine community accesses despite our growing demographic and major contributions in society, last year, Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge contributed to LGBTQ+ productions by Louis E. Perego Moreno, interactive content producer who owns SKYLINE FEATURES, a bilingual (English and Spanish-language) multimedia and educational production company focusing on culture, youth, women and health. If you want to learn more about the egregious lack of coverage as a result of biased media, blocking important Latine experiences and voice from mainstream, please join the discussion with #NJPAC Free on Zoom, TONIGHT, Mon, Oct 21 @ 7PM. The link to the film is listed below. From NJPAC: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the culture, traditions and contributions of Latin people — we’re spotlighting an area where inequality and stereotyping persist: depictions of Latin Americans in television and film. The harm of negative portrayals lingers long after the episode or movie ends. What appears on screen informs public opinion which can then be exploited for political gain, lead to housing or employment discrimination or used to provoke violence against people of Latin American descent. What can be done to accurately portray Latin Americans in popular media? Additionally, how can visibility be increased and opportunities created for Latino actors, producers, screenwriters and directors? Our PSEG True Diversity film is Latinos Beyond Reel, a documentary about how Latinos are marginalized and vilified in the U.S. media with critical consequences. How to participate: Register Watch Latinos Beyond Reel for free at home. Join us for a virtual panel discussion on Mon, Oct 21, at 7PM. Our panel will be moderated by Neyda Martinez, independent producer, Sundance Documentary Producer Lab Fellow, founder of Habana/Harlem® and director of the Media Management Graduate Program and associate professor of Professional Practice in Media Management at The New School. Our panelists include: #LillianJimenez, a retired educator, producer/director and arts administrator who taught media studies and now volunteers with not-for-profit organizations and undocumented people. #RaúlRubio, associate professor of Hispanic Studies and Chair of Languages at The New School who’s known for his research on Cuban visual and material cultures. #Louis E. Perego Moreno, interactive content producer who owns SKYLINE FEATURES, a bilingual (English and Spanish-language) multimedia and educational production company focusing on culture, youth, women and health. Wilson Valentin-Escobar, author, curator, activist and assistant professor of Public Humanities and American Studies at TheNewSchool. Que Pasa NJ Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

Latinas...you may feel discouraged by the pay gap you experience. The first step towards closing this gap is awareness that this actually exists, understanding the data and learning new skills to self empower to close these gaps. Latina Surge National and our Lean In Latina Surge National Network provides discussions around this topic year-round. Please connect with us if you would like to know more about how you can take control of this detrimental narrative and reality, and move towards parity and wealth generation. Whether it is through our organization or any of our Hermana organizations we are here to help!

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, an important day to share awareness on the EXTREME differential in pay that Latinas experience across the workplace, regardless of sector. Latinas experience a 45% differential in pay, which means Latinas only make $0.55 per $1.00 that their male non-Latino White counterparts make in 2024. Kudos to our very own Latina Surge National VP Valeria Aloe who has driven awareness as a recognized award-winning published author of #UncolonizedLatinas and more recently #LatinasImparables. Approximately three years ago, Valeria originated the #RisingTogetherMovement to support the advancement of Latinas on major issues like Latina Equal Pay. #LatinaSurgeNational has proactively sponsored training sessions with hundreds of women in New Jersey, New York and Boston. Gracias Valeria, and all women and allies, helping to close the pay gap for the most negatively impacted multicultural women across our country!

Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network is pleased to present our Healthcare LinkedIn Live Audio Podcast featuring Dr. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD, CEO & Founder of ILG Health and resident leader within our Latina network organization for Episode 2 tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24th at 1:00pm to 1:30pm ET. Episode 1 was an intriguing discussion on the power of supplements and "Unlocking the Body's Healing Power: Let Nature Take Its Course" Dr. Zinzuwadia uncovered the extraordinary healing capabilities nestled within our own bodies, from the marvels of cellular regeneration to the profound impact of lifestyle choices. She delved into the intricate mechanisms that underpin our innate ability to heal. The audio recordings will be posted on www.LatinaSurge.org this month.

Having wrapped up a successful 2024 Latine Author Series featuring 10+ award-winning published authors, a nationally recognized professor from Georgetown University Book Creator Program, and multicultural experts in leadership and cultura in the first half of the year (!!)... Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network is now pleased to present our members and reach with the NEW launch of our 🏥HEALTHCARE LinkedIn Live Audio Podcast featuring 🌟🩺Dr. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD, CEO & Founder of ILG Health! 🩺🌟 We are so excited about Dr. Zinzuwadia, MD - our very own Latina Surge leading healthcare resident 👩🏽⚕️. Her impressive bio is in the LinkedIn event description below! 🌟Episode 1: "Unlocking the Body's Healing Power: Let Nature Take Its Course" will be presented on Wednesday, July 10th at 1:00pm to 1:30pm ET Introduction: In this inaugural episode, we embark on a journey to uncover the extraordinary healing capabilities nestled within our own bodies. From the marvels of cellular regeneration to the profound impact of lifestyle choices, we delve into the intricate mechanisms that underpin our innate ability to heal. 🌟Episode 2: Unveiling Metabolic Health: Spotting Trouble Early to Prevent End-Stage Diseases will be presented on Wednesday, July 24th at 1:00pm to 1:30pm ET Introduction to Metabolic Health: Metabolic health is the cornerstone of overall well-being, encompassing the body's intricate mechanisms for processing nutrients, regulating energy metabolism, and maintaining physiological balance. At its core, metabolic health reflects the body's ability to efficiently utilize and manage nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, to support essential functions like growth, repair, and energy production. More episodes forthcoming each month! Anastasia Bergeron Lean In Lean In Latinas Lean In Network | Latinas in Seattle Lean In NYC Melody Mitchell Emma Macan Roberts Nikki Pawsey Debra Albert Elizabeth Salas Annie Salas Estela Rizzuto-Acevedo Lina Vergara Christina Soto Valeria Aloe Monica Martinez Milan Lorraine Galvis, Esq. Daniela Carolina Velez Nicole Matos

Reminder: Tomorrow at 1pm ET we launch our Healthcare LinkedIn Live Audio Series with Dr. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD. Looking forward to your participation!

Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network invites you to our 🔸4th LinkedIn Live - Latine Author Marathon Event on Tuesday, May 21st from 7:30pm to 9:00pm ET! The theme of this event is the Author Publishing Journey. 🔸Our special guest is dynamic Professor Eric Koester who leads the Book Creator Program at Georgetown University. You will want to have a notebook and pen ready to take notes on all he has to share about what it takes to become a published author, as well as how his program has supported the journeys of thousands of authors. How Professor Koester describes himself… I'm an author who decided to turn a bedtime story with my kids into a novel, following in the footsteps of JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) and Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson). Truly the most fun writing project I've ever had. Our pandemic bedtime story -- The Pennymores & the Curse of the Invisible Quill -- has become a book series reviewed by New York Weekly, Los Angeles Weekly, Latin Post, and more with the first title out in April 2022 (and hopefully more in the series to follow). You'll find me writing nonfiction books (fourth out in Summer 2022), teaching entrepreneurship, innovation, & writing at Georgetown University, leading a community of writers and authors at Manuscripts.com, and trying to keep up with a houseful of three daughters. We are also super excited to feature two Latine authors who emerged from the Book Creator Program: 🔸Leia Baez, MPA: Author of A Star for Stella 🔸Sam Perez: Author of Deviate from Denial  We look forward to your participation!