Joanna M Hernandez

Higher Ed Scholar Practitioner | #FirstGen #FormerFosterYouth | alum of @UCSB, @UniversityofMichigan & doctoral student @CSULB. All opinions are my own.

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Thank you @GavinNewsom @AsmLowenthal @SenGonzalez33 for a budget that supports the @UofCalifornia’s mission of keeping #HigherEd accessible in CA. This funding will strengthen the UC community & allow us to provide the support students need to succeed. #UCAdvocate

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

.@GavinNewsom, we need you to sign #AB3059! Authored by @AsmAkilahWeber, this bill will help eliminate disparities for vulnerable babies by expanding access to milk banks across CA. Help #UC care for those that need it most! #UCAdvocate

[OVPTL @UCIovptl]

Congratulations to Joanna Hernandez of @UCIrvine Student Success Initiatives for winning this year’s LEAD Distinguished Staff Leadership Award! Join us as we celebrate Joanna’s incredible honor: Learn more here: https://t.co/hKoxktgEQc.

[Sergio A. Gonzalez, Ph.D. @SerxioGonzalez]

Fall semester starts today and I’m like:

[HCMStrategists @HCMStrat]

It is critical for states to assess the quality of statewide higher education #Transfer policies and their impact on students. Learn more at #TransferTypology: https://t.co/AvTCqqOr4g #TacklingTransfer @HCMStrat’s @DanielleZragoza

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Beautiful!!

[NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ @naomiosaka]

First Haitian and Japanese woman on the cover 🇭🇹🇯🇵❤️

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Yasss!! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 go Hilda!

[LAist @LAist]

L.A. County moves to get more money into the hands of foster youth:

https://t.co/HZYvDsTF1B

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Proud to be part of that 2.5% soon!

[☄️Ashley🔭Lindalía☄️ @That_Astro_Chic]

Is that Black and brown students need bridge programs or is that folks really don't understand the concept of advising historically excluded people, holding themselves/colleagues accountable, and this is a way to make themselves feel better about it?

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Today is my grandma birthday, and I couldn’t be more@pleased that she shared it with Ida B. Wells. 😊

[Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks]

Ida B. Wells was born July 16, 1862 in Mississippi

[Brian Notosubagyo @brian_notorolla]

@SDPInstitute Dealing with survivor's guilt. Its tough seeing that your financial and educational standing is already better than your parents while you see your parents still doing their day to day job. #SDPIChat

[Alex Reyes @alexreyes661]

@SDPInstitute Thank you all so much for participating and sharing about your lived experiences! I'm leaving our conversation feeling inspired, motivated, and SO proud to be #firstgen

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Thank you for having me, and helping connect to such amazing individuals!! This was an amazing experience! Thank you 🙏🏽 💕

[The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute @SDPInstitute]

We sincerely thank everyone for participating in today’s discussion. Please continue to follow @SDPInstitute to engage in further discussions around leadership, equity, and justice!

#SDPIChat #FirstGen #HigherEd #Leadership #Equity #Justice

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Ugly cry! So true! #MSIChat l #SDPIChat

[🌵 @meganfigueroa.bsky.social 🏜 @megandfigueroa]

"Where did she go with all those books and paper? Why did she march so far away? They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out." – Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street
#SDPIChat

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

This 👇🏽!! I couldn’t agree more.

[🌵 @meganfigueroa.bsky.social 🏜 @megandfigueroa]

A7: You will encounter gatekeeping. Please remember that that's on them, not on you. It's not at all a reflection of your worth. You. Are. Worthy.
#SDPIChat

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

Yes!! 👇🏽 #MSIChat #SDPIChat

[Sergio A. Gonzalez, Ph.D. @SerxioGonzalez]

A7: You’re not alone on the struggle bus as I call it lol, Please reach out to folx for help. Aqui estamos & we will rise en comunidad! The goal should always be to build a bigger table not a higher wall. I’m always here if you have any questions! #SDPIChat #Firstgen #Jotería

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

A7: If you leave your institution with a degree alone, then they have failed you. You need internships, informational interviews, networking opportunities. YOU 👏🏽 BELONG 👏🏽 IN 👏🏽 THESE 👏🏽 SPACES 👏🏽!! Let me know if you need a hype girl, I’m here for you!

[The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute @SDPInstitute]

Q7: What advice or resources would you offer to first-generation college students looking to continue their education and/or join the workplace? #SDPIChat

[Joanna M Hernandez @JoannaMH_]

A7: for undergrads- Use your college career center now! Don’t wait till your senior year to visit career services. It can be tough to do more, but I promise it will pay off.  Prioritize the job fairs and graduate school fairs, build it into your schedule. #MSIChat #SDPIChat

[The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute @SDPInstitute]

Q7: What advice or resources would you offer to first-generation college students looking to continue their education and/or join the workplace? #SDPIChat

[Josh Anzaldúa, Ph.D., M.S.W. @drjoshanzaldua]

A7: #ImposterSyndrome is a #firstgen NIGHTMARE. When it begins making you question/minimize/doubt ur unique skills/talents, knowledge, strengths in the academic/prof spaces you occupy, courageously seek validation & empowerment from professionals who believe in you. ✊🏽 #SDPIChat