On this episode of Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Christopher Luis Partida, a graduate Assistant Coach for the Men's basketball team at the University of St. Katherine AND a future #FirstGen Mexicano pursing a Master's degree in Kienisiology at the University of St. Katherine. He's a proud first gen Mexicano from Torrence, CA, raised by Mexican parents who received inspiration from his sisters who both hold PhD's in their respective fields. The lack of sense of belonging at a local community college made him feel college life was not for him. At the age of 26, he discovered he belonged in college and quickly realized he can't graduate college unless basketball is part of his academic journey.  His love of basketball encouraged him to re-enrolled in community college to attend Los Angeles Community College where he earned two Associate degree's in Early Education and Liberal Studies. He transferred to University of St. Katherine where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Arts & Humanities with a History concentration. Christopher's determination and perseverance to graduate college and coach college basketball became a reality because he changed the narrative of his journey, all for the love of basketball!