Each member of our community holds multiple intersecting identities that make us unique in experience and perspective, and that have major impact on the way we navigate the world around us. For the next several days, we'll be featuring members of our community and sharing their stories.
Alisha Rodriguez JD '15: "I live and thrive at the intersection of my identities – I am Black. I am Puerto Rican. I am woman. I am Caribbean. I am the only daughter of an only daughter. I am an advocate. I am rooted in my cultural and ethnic identities as I navigate everyday life and work. I still wrestle with the idea of bringing my whole self to work and what that exactly entails. It can be a struggle to be vulnerable and authentic in professional spaces. I am proud of my heritage and the way it has shaped my personal life and professional career. My identity as a Black Latina woman impacts the work I do. It informs how I approach service and particularly how I advocate for communities of color."
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