Scholars of Color- Adrian Nuño

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 Adrian Nuño to the Scholars of Color space!

Name: Adrian Nuño

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Gender Pronouns: he/him

What's your current occupation? (i.e. Student, Scientist, Coach, In transition, etc.): Communications Specialist, Content Creator and Latine Filmmaker

Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: I would describe myself as someone who is Latine, engaging, collaborative and inclusive.

What are you passionate about?: I am passionate about telling stories centered on untapped communities and advocating for mental health.

What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: To me, it means empowering people of color to show the world who we are, why we matter and making a difference with what we have to offer.

If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?:  They can follow me on Instagram at @adrianthenunotwin, on TIkTok at @nunotwins or check out www.nunotwins.co.

Anything else you would like us to know?: I have produced a Latine web series called Border'd which just premiered its first season in November last year on the Emmy-nominated platform, Open TV.

Thank you Adrian 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.