Scholars of Color- Angelica Perez Martinez

What is Scholars of Color?

It is a platform in which scholars of color are purposefully celebrated. It’s a space where scholars of color are showcased front and center. It is a digital space where we feel empowered and resilient. Let us get to know each other. Let us cheer each other on AND show the world what we have to offer.

Let us now welcome Angelica Perez Martinez to the Scholars of Color space!

Name: Angelica Perez Martinez

Location: Sacramento, CA

Gender Pronouns: she/her/hers

What's your current occupation? (i.e. Student, Scientist, Coach, In transition, etc.): graduate student

Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: A funny, caring person who loves to be present and help others

What are you passionate about?: I am passionate about helping my community navigate higher education. This includes first-gens, undocumented/DACAmented, and other disadvantaged folks.

What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: That REPRESENTATION MATTERS! Seeing scholars of color who look like us and share similar stories to ours, can encourage people to not give up, seek mentorships, and build a strong community.

If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?: on Instagram! @laundocu_consejera

Anything else you would like us to know?: Being a scholar of color has its challenges but it is also a beautiful thing! I look at it as a reminder that we are all strong resilient individuals!

Thank you Angelica for sharing space with us!

Stay tuned everyone for more Scholars of Color profiles. Interested in being showcased yourself? Please email the Scholars of Color team at scholarsofcolor@reclaimingyourhappiness.com and we will get back to you shortly.