Shonice Montgomery, a Laurel, MS native, earned her Bachelors in Business Administration Entrepreneurship from Southern Miss in 2015, represented the entire student body as Miss Southern...
Jonathan Solomon, a Higher Education professional, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Langston University, Master of Education from the...
Hector Sanchez Leon, a first-generation college graduate, is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. After arriving in Atlanta at age 12, Hector quickly learned the need for...
Kara Robinson is a first-generation college graduate who attended North Carolina Central University. She graduated with her B.A. in Elementary Education with a concentration in English...
An empowering conversation about being first-gen and owning one’s identity, navigating professionals spaces, and setting expectations. Irnande Altema, Esq earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology,...
Dr. Dymphna Davis, a Mental Health Professional, Researcher, and Life Strategist. She graduated with a Doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision. Her dissertation is titled: “The...
Uplifting first-gens this week on #ThePUPodcast with Dr. Eve. In celebrating #mentalhealthawareness, this episode is aimed at helping you lay down some of the mental load....
Skyra Thomas is the Director of Operations and Support Services at 8 Million Stories. Her work at 8 Million Stories is focused on planning, coordinating, and...
Jarrel Johnson, a doctorate student, investigates intersecting identities, higher education’s role in inclusion. He attended Shaw University in North Carolina for his bachelor’s degree in English...