Scholars of Color- Lea Landaverde

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 Lea Landaverde to the Scholars of Color space!

Name: Lea Landaverde

Location:  Dallas, Texas

Gender Pronouns: She/Her

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

Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: I would say i'm a very kind, grounded and highly motivated and driven. But I also give that caring motherly energy because ya girl is a cancer.

What are you passionate about?: Personal Finance for Queer POC

What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: Scholars of Color means to me that our world is evolving and communities of color have been able to break through the barriers put against us and achieve high-level education.

If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?:  Follow me on Socials at @LatinaWealthActivist or shoot me an email at hello@theriquezaco.com

Anything else you would like us to know?: We need to embrace all of our intersectionalities. Show up as you are and do not divide yourself to be palatable.

Thank you Lea 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.