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It's that time of the year again: here is my own version of the Oprah's favorite things list! Read on to learn more about a few of my favorite cosas that bring me joy and that I hope will bring you joy as well. I do have some beauty products and fashion items that I'm…
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San Miguel de Allende, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is celebrated for its colonial architecture, vibrant arts scene, and rich history linked to Mexican independence. While attracting many expatriates, it maintains its cultural essence.
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Group photo with the Latina Breaking Barriers panelist and audience. 2024 NADOHE conference in Seattle. Last month I had the pleasure of attending the National Diversity Officers in Higher Education conference in Seattle, also known as the NADOHE conference. I’ve been doing diversity work at Stanford for a decade, and while I have been keeping…
Continue reading ➞ Finding fellow Critical Chicas at the 2024 NADOHE conference
Sugarloaf Ski Resort In December 2018 I travelled to Maine for a ski trip. When crossing the Maine state border, I was struck by a sign that read: “Maine. The Way Life Should Be.” Wow. Now that was a bold statement. Yet it left me intrigued to know more about this idyllic lifestyle. Could these…
Continue reading ➞ Mexin’ it up on the mountain: Skiing in Maine, or, learning how to confront fear
A view of Hoover Tower in Stanford University Earlier this year my friend and fellow writer Griselda Benavides asked me if I would be willing to give an interview for her book, Thirty Before Thirty: 30 Q&As from around the world on Life, Love, and Travel. She wanted to ask me about my twenties, specifically…
Continue reading ➞ A first-gen student at Stanford: Lessons from grad school
I found an excellent Hip-Hop class in Palo Alto, CA. I know what you’re thinking. Hip-hop in Palo Alto!? I know. I know. This city is far from the California West Coast hip-hop scene that we know and love and definitely not mentioned in the litany of cities that Tupac gives a shout out to in his song “California Love.” While he does mention the … Continue reading Where to find a Hip-Hop dance class in Palo Alto, CA. (It’s possible)
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