Contributors

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Raul Lopez

As a child of immigrant parents, hailing from Lima, Peru, and raised in the gritty surroundings of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, I am acutely aware of the trials and tribulations that accompany the journey to success. My anecdote is not unique, but it's a narrative that underscores the importance of resilience, hard work, and the power of education. From my terrifying experience translating for my ailing grandmother to EMTs, to the pressures of performing academically, nearly failing out of college, and then attempting to grow my career, I've braved them all. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raul-j-lopez/

Guests

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Carlene Fonseca

Carlene Fonseca, the CEO and Chief Consultant of The Greatest You Consulting, brings a diverse and rich background in leadership, community engagement, and education. Carlene holds several roles and long-term contracts such as the Statewide Director for the Rhode Island Afterschool Network, working with professionals in Out-Of-School Time throughout the State of RI,  a Core Faculty member with College Unbound, an educational program for non-traditional adult learners. Carlene also spent some time as a Program Director in Central Falls School District where she manage significant budgets and lead impactful educational programs.

https://greatestyouconsulting.com/

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Rafael Martines

Rafael Martínez is an Assistant Professor of Southwest Borderlands in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. At ASU, he teaches courses on the American Southwest, Arizona History, the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands, and Transborder Chicano Literature. Rafael is also a Program Faculty for the MA Narrative Studies program in CISA. 

Rafael’s work focuses on immigration, migration, the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands, and the American Southwest. His forthcoming book with the University of Arizona Press, Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States, analyzes the rise of Undocumented Youth Social Movements in the U.S. and immigrant youth’s contributions to the broader Immigrant Rights Movements. Rafael's work engages in Borderlands Studies to demonstrate how communities along the Mexico-U.S. border contribute to the social, political, and economic fabric of the U.S.

https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/illegalized
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Rocio Perez

Rocío is the creator of The MindShift Game®, host of The MindShift Game TV® and the Rompiendo Barreras con Rocío Pérez podcast. She empowers people to act courageously, build confidence, and tap into their inner power. Rocío has coached over 60,000 individuals worldwide through custom programs.

A daughter of Mexican immigrants, Rocío grew up moving from city to city and faced harsh adversity. Labeled as someone who would “never make it,” she dropped out in seventh grade, ran away multiple times, and became a mother at 14. By 15, she was emancipated and trapped in an abusive relationship.

At rock bottom, facing abuse and homelessness, Rocío made a life-changing decision: “Never again.” Determined to break the cycle of poverty and fear, she put herself through college, earned a dual MBA, worked full-time, and raised her son alone. Her journey proves that no matter the circumstances, we all have the power to become unstoppable.


https://www.themindshiftgame.com/