Unidos, Somos Más: Stories of Identity, Heritage and Belonging

<p>What does it mean to belong, connect and grow stronger together?</p><p>In this special Latinx Heritage Month episode of The Power of PennWest, guest host Dr. Stephanie Diez welcomes three distinguished members of the PennWest community for a heartfelt Café con Leche conversation inspired by this year&#39;s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más” (Together, We Are More).</p><p>Join Dr. Sheila Lorenzo de la Peña, Dr. Miguel Olivas-Luján and Dr. Sandra Trejos as they share personal stories about culture, family, identity and the experiences that have shaped their journeys as educators, scholars and community leaders. Through reflections on heritage, belonging, mentorship and cross-cultural understanding, they explore how embracing diverse perspectives enriches our campuses and strengthens our communities.</p><p>From treasured family traditions to meaningful moments of connection at PennWest, this conversation highlights the power of storytelling, the importance of representation and the value of creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard and welcomed.</p><p>Grab your favorite coffee, tea or café con leche and join us for an inspiring discussion about culture, community and why, together, we are more.</p>