Latine Stories

John Cruz nos habla su experiencia de vivir en Colombia, NYC y Columbus, OH. Y como, en varias formas, ha alimentado su deseo de estudiar la cultura visual, cinema latinoamericano, estudios de género y performance. En este episodio hablamos de su investigación y estudios sobre la literatura y cultura contemporánea Latinoamericana.

Dr. Anahi Ortiz, the first Latina appointed coroner in Franklin county, discusses the opioid crisis in Ohio, looking for signs of addiction and bringing awareness to and care for the Latino/a community.

Candelaria Mota talks to us about growing up in the South Bronx, and how her own family environment and neighborhood ignited her passion to work with youth today. She talks about the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), where she serves as Director of Community Impact and the work they do to care for families and children. Candy also serves on the board for the Family Pride Network and enjoys serving her Columbus community.

This is the first episode in a series titled, "family stories." I interviewed my brother and learned many things about his own in/migration experiences. Throughout the years, I've heard snapshots of these memories, so hearing his story chronologically brought different insights and understanding.

Dr. Lyda Garcia talk to us about her love for science and education, her Texas roots, her academic journey and the work she does in the area of Meat Science at the Ohio State University.

Dr. Miguel Valerio, a recent OSU graduate, talk to us about his afro-latino identity. Dr. Valerio explains how his research on the African diaspora in Latin America during the colonial period, took him through a journey of self-discovery about his own roots.

Indra Leyva nos habla del balance entre la educación, la vida profesional y la maternidad. Durante esta jornada, ellas nos cuenta de las victorias, el apoyo de los amigos y familia, los retos y la necesidad de ser un ejemplo y apoyo a otros que, como ella, siguen sus estudios en la escuela graduada.

In this episode, Dr. Marcela Hernandez and graduate student Ethel Perez-Hoyos talk to us about their journey through academia, the state of women in the sciences and the programs OSU has to support Latina scientists at every state of their career.

In this episode, Monica Torres talks to us about the inclusion of Puerto Rican and Venezuelan Christmas traditions in her home. Listen and learn about food and music! Do you identify with her experience? How you keep your cultural traditions in your home?

Dr. Michelle Wibbelsman, discusses her discovery and appreciation for la cultura y musica andina, which happened as she left Ecuador and moved to the United States. Listen to her story and her the Andean Music Ensemble class she teaches ever semester!