Schedule Day 2

Zoom Meeting Room Link: https://nu.zoom.us/s/99980962044

Opening Remarks – 9-9:10am PT (12-12:10 pm ET)

Dr. Alvin McLean, Dean JFKSOPSS
Dr. Mary Streit/Dr. Robbin Rasbury – co-chairs of the Committee

Keynote Speakers Panel: 9:10-10:00am PT (12:10-1:00 ET)

Dr. Yulia Watters, Dr. Aurelia Bickler, Dr. Javier Guevara, Dr. Madia Levin

10:00am –10:20am PT (1:00-1:20pm ET)– Research Presentations

Dr. Ruth Puri - A Case Study on College Administrators’ Perspectives: Challenges in Retaining First-Generation African American Students

Spark Sessions –10:20-11:30am PT (1:20-2:30pm ET)

Xynthia Rivera: Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Impact of Interpreter Methods on Patient Satisfaction in Mental Health Settings (Dr. Jamie Franco – faculty mentor)

Dalia Singh - South Asian young adults navigating identity switching between cultural, familial, personal, and professional environments, and the impact it has on their cultural identity and sense of belonging (Dr. Matthew Mock - faculty mentor)

Zion Ehirim: How does acculturation impact the psychological well-being of second-generation Nigerian immigrants. (Dr. Javier Gueverra – faculty mentor)

Shadae Lazema: The Role of Remote Work in Enhancing Accessibility for Employees with Disabilities (TBD – Faculty mentor)

Jenna Boeger –The Impact of Shame on the Lives of People with Invisible Disabilities. – (Dr. Javier Gueverra – faculty mentor)

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