006 Financial Literacy with the Latinx Community with Lorena Munoz
Release Date: 11/22/2021
019 Advance Parole with MISOL part II with Irma and Smiley
Educators and Immigration
On this episode, Irma and Smiley shared their experience participating in the 2023 MISOL advance parole study abroad program. In the previous episode, we had heard from three participants and in this episode, we hear from two additional participants. Irma and Smiley share their experiences with the program, returning to Mexico, and learning about culture, identity, and history. Listen as they share their stories and their experiences.
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018 Advance Parole with MISOL part I with Diana, Dulce, and Yoana
Educators and Immigration
Diana, Dulce, and Yoana participated in the 2023 MISOL advance parole study abroad program and they had the opportunity to return to Mexico. In this episode, they share their experiences with their families, with the program, and the process of coming back to the U.S. Listen as they share their stories and their experiences. Stay Connected: MISOL Website: MISOL Facebook: MISOL Instagram: Educators and Immigration Link Tree: Educators and Immigration Website: Educators and Immigration Instagram:
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017 Returning to Mexico after growing up undocumented in the U.S.A. with Marco Bravo
Educators and Immigration
In this episode, Marco Bravo shares his story of returning to Mexico after growing up undocumented in the U.S.A. Marco graduated from a Madison High School in 2011 and then graduated from Edgewood College in 2015, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish. Marco also received his English-Spanish Language Interpretation certification from Madison College. Stay Connected: Educators and Immigration Link Tree: Educators and Immigration Website: Educators and Immigration Instagram:
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016 African Center for Community Development with Tunji Lesi, Ama Mohammed and Sarriang Ceesay
Educators and Immigration
In this episode, we learn about all the amazing work that the African Center for Community Development is doing. We speak with Tunji Lesi, CPA, Ama Mohammed, and Sarriang Ceesay. Tunji is the president, Ama is the community outreach coordinator, and Sarriang is the Undocumented Immigrant Support manager. The African Center for Community Development is a nonprofit organization that promotes the well-being of the immigrant African community in Madison and Dane County. The organization was developed by members of the African Association of Madison in 2014 and became active in 2018. The...
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015 Talking about MISOL with Carla, Alondra, and Erika Susana
Educators and Immigration
In this episode, we talk with Carla, Alondra, and Erika Susana who participated in the 2022 MISOL program. They discuss the process of applying for Advance Parole and share their experiences with the program. Stay Connected: Center for DREAMers at UW-Madison: MISOL Program: Center for DREAMers Facebook: Center for DREAMers Instagram: Office of Immigration Affairs: Educators and Immigration Link Tree: Educators and Immigration Website: Educators and Immigration Instagram:
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014 MISOL DACA and Advance Parole with Erika Rosales and Yesenia Villalpando Torres
Educators and Immigration
Hello and welcome to another episode of Educators and Immigration. It has been a while since I have released an episode. The reason is because I was traveling with our guests for today Erika Rosales and Yesenia Villalpando-Torres. We are the steering committee for the Mexico International Study Opportunity for Learning (MISOL) program and this December and January, we had a cohort of 18 participants who traveled to Mexico for a life-changing opportunity. Erika and Yesenia are strong activists for the immigrant community at the local, state, and national levels. They are always looking...
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013 Creating Spaces and Pedagogies of Possibilities for Latinx Students with Dr. Julissa Ventura
Educators and Immigration
Dr. Julissa Ventura is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL). Before coming to Marquette, Dr. Ventura was a Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Education and Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research sits at the intersections of Latinx education, critical youth studies, and community-based education. Through critical ethnography and participatory methods, Dr. Ventura’s research sheds light into the different ways in which community-based spaces and practices foster Latinx students’ sense...
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012 DACA Recipient, Bilingual Educator, and Community Activist with Alondra Garcia
Educators and Immigration
Alondra Garcia is currently a 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher for the Milwaukee Public Schools. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish and Communication from Cardinal Stritch University. Alondra immigrated from Mexico and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stay Connected: Alondra’s Facebook: Alondra’s Instagram: Voces De La Frontera Facebook: Voces De La Frontera Instagram: Voces De La Frontera Twitter: Article: Ten Years Dreaming: A Wisconsin DACA Recipient Speaks Out Originally published online by MdW Atlas on August...
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011 An undocumented immigrant real estate entrepreneur starting his own business with Diego Corzo
Educators and Immigration
Diego Corzo is a Forbes-featured millennial real estate entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and TEDx speaker. He was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States when he was 9 years old. Diego graduated top 1% of his class from Florida State University with 2 bachelor’s degrees in less than 4 years. One bachelor’s degree focused on Information Technology and the other bachelor’s focused on Management Information Systems. He joined corporate America for a while and then left it to pursue his passion in Real Estate. Currently, He is a realtor for Keller Williams. Diego is on his...
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010 Southeast Asian American Immigrant and Refugee Students with Dr. Phitsamay S. Uy
Educators and Immigration
Dr. Phitsamay Uy is an Associate Professor of Leadership in Schooling and the Graduate Coordinator for Ed.D Programs. She is also the Co-director of the Center for Asian American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She received her doctorate of education from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Uy is a Lao American K-21 educator, a community advocate, and an equity trainer. Her research focuses on the academic achievement of immigrant and refugee students, with a particular interest in Southeast Asian American students. She is also interested in family and...
info_outlineLorena Munoz is a bilingual personal financial counselor and the host of the podcast De Peso a Peso. She speaks with us about how to support financial literacy with the Latinx community.