Scholars of Color- Adrian Piñon
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 Piñon to the Scholars of Color space!
Name: Adrian Piñon
Location: Sacramento, CA
Gender Pronouns: He/Him
What's your current occupation? (i.e. Student, Scientist, Coach, In transition, etc.): Social Media and Content Coordinator
Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: A grown up kid with a whole lot of focused passion!
What are you passionate about?: Changing the world.
What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: It means everything. Being featured for something positive and empowering is what fuels me. Scholars of Color is helping shift people’s perceptions of ethnically diverse people. No one is perfect but don’t use that excuse, use that as motivation to be better.
If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?: Professionals connect on LinkedIn. Find me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianpinon
Anything else you would like us to know?: This world is a crazy place, so read your Bible. God truly is so wonderful. He helped me graduate university as a first generation American. God watches where I go, and protects me from harm. Jesus truly is someone you can count on. I welcome everyone to talk with God. What do you have to lose? In this uncertain time we live in, faith can be your missing piece to finding peace.
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.
