Latinas Chingonas Series

The Latina Chingonas series will be hosted during Women’s History Month throughout the month of March. Each event aims to highlight Latinas who have endured various obstacles to become successful. Please join us for one or all of the events below!

Dichos Latinos: The Everyday Life of Latinas: How the words of our ancestors shape the life in the public, corporate, and civic life

Speaker: Sandy Martinez Russell, Hispanic Women’s Network of North Texas, Fort Worth Chair; Bilingual Educator at Arlington ISD

Date: March 14

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Palko 227

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864266

Defending the Human Dignity of the LGBTQ Community

Speaker: Sharon Herrera, Latinas and Human Dignity, Founder and Executive Director of LGBTQ SAVES

Date: March 16

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Robert Carr Chapel

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864315

Latinas and Healthcare during a Pandemic

Speaker: Joselin Barajas, RN, TCU Alum

Date: March 17

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Zoom

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864398

From the Migrant Fields to the Field of Education: Overcoming Obstacles

Speaker: Dr. Sulema Sanchez, Senior Education Associate, The Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)

Date: March 18

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Palko 227

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864331

Latinas and the Beauty of One’s Body – All Inclusive

Speaker: Sara Herrera, Professional Artist/Choreographer, Education Director and Dance Instructor, Artes de La Rosa

Date: March 22

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Moudy South (MOUS) 155

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864350

How Fort Worth’s First Local Woman’s Publication was Created: The Latina behind the magazine and her journey to now

Speaker: Adrienne Martinez, Founder and CEO of One to Know Magazine

Date: March 24

Time: 12:00-1:30pm

Location: Palko 226

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864431

Latinas and the STEM Field

Speaker: Elizabeth Torres, Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist, Bell Flight, TCU Alum

Date: March 25

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Location: Tucker Technology Center, William E. and Jean Jones (TUC) 244

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864408

Latine Representation in Film, Television, and Beyond

Speaker: Amanda Reyes, Director of Film, Booker T. Washington, Dallas

Date: March 28

Time: 2:00-3:30pm

Location: Beasley Hall, Theodore Prentis (BEA) 206

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864445

Being and Surviving as a Latinx at a Primarily White Institution

Speaker: Dr. Liz Pinon, Education Associate, The Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)

Date: March 29

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Moudy South (MOUS) 155

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864254

Latinas and Mental Health

Speaker: Gabby Garcia, Licensed Professional Counselor, PSP Professional Services, Inc.

Date: March 30

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Rees-Jones Hall (RJH) 112

RSVP Here: https://engage.tcu.edu/event/7864372