Waukecha

Mom, Scholar, Advocate, Professional, HUMAN
Coastline Community College #GuidedPathways &
Sacramento State Univ,
Aspend at Ascend #2Gen #StudentParentAdvisor

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

“I had a really simple question: How many student parents are on my campus?,” shares Ascend Parent Advisor @micmaymar about the initial spark that shaped her advocacy and led to the passage of Oregon legislation mandating #studentparent data collection. 🎧 https://t.co/lF1tPFeBKI

[Protect Borrowers @BorrowerJustice]

.@waukecha Brigs a great point. If it's too complicated for a tweet maybe it's bad policy

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

“I think about it all the time,” Ascend Parent Advisor @ArielVentura_ says about the #2Gen programs that helped him and his family thrive when he returned to college.

🎧 Listen to his journey as a student father on our NEW #1in5podcast Season 2 finale: https://t.co/lF1tPFf9Ag

[Waukecha @waukecha]

So happy to see old friends and make new ones! 🥰

[Mai P. Tran @mai_p_tran]

Thanks @CHANGEPhil #UNITYSummit2023 for bringing together friends, both new and old, to #LA this week. Being together reminds us of our shared love ❤️for humanity; and our commitment to creating radical change for a world🌎 that deserves better.

@ECMCFoundation @ImaginableFut

[Waukecha @waukecha]

Happy to join @sellensatt

[Sarah Sattelmeyer @sellensatt]

#StudentParent representation is important! Welcome to #negreg @waukecha!!

[Amber Angel @AmberMAngel]

When you feel like giving up, don’t! The person you’ll be in a few years is counting on you. #singlemomsinhighered #studentparentmonth @ECMCFoundation @AspenAscend

[Waukecha @waukecha]

@ArielVentura_ @GeorgeMasonU Congrats!!🎉🎊🎈🍾

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

During our "Moving to #CollaborativeAction" session, our panelists made the case for better cross-field coordination for issues impacting #StudentParents.

"We need to create the diversity of space." - Autumn Green (@AutumnRGreen) from @urbaninstitute.

[CUNY Fatherhood Academy @CUNY_Fatherhood]

Deep gratitude to @AspenAscend for an incredible gathering in DC, spotlighting #StudentParents' experiences in our interconnected learning communities. Engaging with change agents in education nationwide was an extraordinary privilege. Feeling truly #Inspired. 🙌

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

What motivated @HowardCCPrez and @DrMikeMunoz throughout their journeys from #StudentParent to college president? “Your kids are watching you, you are setting a standard of greatness for them,” shared #AscendFellow Daria Willis.
#CollaborativeAction

[Soroptimist Int’l of Huntington Beach @SoroptimistHB]

SIHB is so proud of our former Live Your Dream/Dolly Wakeham/Dream Beyond honoree Jenny Ortega, who graduated with highest honors from Cal State San Marcos!! Here she is with with her eldest, Mia, and her honors cord. Congratulations Jenny!!

[Waukecha @waukecha]

👏🏾👏🏾

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

What better way to kick off Day 2 of our #CollaborativeAction for #StudentParents Convening than with a presentation by @Sixtocancel? The @ThinkOf_Us CEO stressed how centering lived experience, co-creation, & building trust is key to successfully tackling systemic challenges. 👏

[Nicole Lynn Lewis @NicoleLynnLewis]

One of my favorite take-aways from
@AspenAscend's #AFCF23 is this: Meet parents where they DREAM.

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

What are some essential policy changes that can help families thrive? #FamilyProsperity Parent Leader Kimberly Mitchell names a few in our session:
✅ childcare access
✅ universal healthcare
✅ free lunch for kids
✅ leading with compassion
👏 #AFCF23

[Dr. Daria J. Willis @HowardCCPrez]

This panel spoke truth to power about the critical need to support student parents on college campuses at the @AspenAscend Forum on Children and Families. This discussion is relevant to our work at cc’s esp b/c April is #CCMonth @chastitylord @HowardCC @CCTrustees

[Project Self-Sufficiency @PSSOC]

Mark your calendars for March 23. It will be a day for everyone to support our campaign at https://t.co/aplpT4nbBC

#FutureIsWorking #FutureWorkOC #GivingDay

A little can go a long way when we get together and #give together.

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

1 in 5 of all #ChildCare providers surveyed reported difficulty affording housing expenses, whether they rent or own their home. The rate of housing hardship was even greater among Latinx (36%) and Black (35%) providers, as compared to white providers (21%).

[Waukecha @waukecha]

So fortunate to have @simsmarjorie leadership as an example of excellence 🙏🏾❤️

[Ascend at the Aspen Institute @AspenAscend]

Grateful for @simsmarjorie’s wisdom, leadership, and vision! 💚