Scholars of Color- Leticia V. Garay
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 Leticia V. Garay to the Scholars of Color space!
Name: Leticia V. Garay
Location: Sacramento, CA
Gender Pronouns: She | Her | Ella
What's your current occupation? (i.e. Student, Scientist, Coach, In transition, etc.): Assistant Director at UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions & MBA candidate
Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: First-generation 6 foot, Nicaraguan extroverted introvert learning to take up FULL space in every arena of my life. Sun seeker, avid aunty, vegetarian & animal lover, gardener, creator, and professional shower singer..
What are you passionate about?: Accessibility, equity, and diversity in education & sustainability spaces.
What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: Expanding accessibility and visibility to first-generation professionals. Easing networking and acknowledging accomplishments to continue to amplify voices of people of color.
If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?: Connect with me via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/leticiavgaray/ or IG @leticia_v_garay
Anything else you would like us to know?: It's a privilege to be in a point of life where I can intersect my passions while giving back to my community by uplifting and servicing. I am grateful for the community that literally had to cross barriers to get me to where I am now.
Thank you Leticia 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.
