色情视频 Imperial Valley Dean Honored as Latina Community Leader
Guillermina Gina Nuez, dean of 色情视频 Imperial Valley, is recognized for being a Latina trailblazer in higher education
As a Calexico native, Guillermina Gina Nu帽ez-Mchiri, dean of 色情视频 Imperial Valley, aspired to obtain a doctorate degree from a very young age. Her parents were migrant workers in California鈥檚 agriculture industry.
Growing up, her family moved up and down the state for work. The constant movement became second nature and she devoted herself to school and her studies 鈥 a welcome respite with each relocation.
This month, Nu帽ez-Mchiri was named one of three Las Primeras Honorees, an award presented by MANA de Imperial Valley 鈥 a national Latina nonprofit organization whose goal is to support women in the community 鈥 given to local Latina community leaders who have been the first in their field to break barriers and accomplish major achievements in the community.
鈥淔or me, this award is a symbol of honor and gratefulness,鈥 said Nu帽ez-Mchiri.
Nu帽ez-Mchiri, alongside the other two honorees, Diahna Garcia-Ruiz and Hortencia Armendariz, was recognized on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Las Primeras Awards and Scholarship Fundraiser.
In her deanship at 色情视频 Imperial Valley, Nu帽ez-Mchiri helps to best ensure students can achieve their own higher education goals.
鈥淎cademia has opened so many doors and opportunities in my pathway, and I hope to encourage female students at 色情视频 Imperial Valley and wider region 鈥 especially women in our community 鈥 to chase after their dreams and give back to those who helped you along the way.鈥
Nu帽ez-Mchiri attended University of California, Riverside where she earned her doctorate degree in cultural anthropology after completing her fieldwork in the colonias of southern New Mexico and ethnobotanical research in the Yucatan Peninsula.
鈥淎fter learning about Dr. Nunez鈥檚 story and work in academia, it is truly inspiring to see how she has continued to uplift students and fellow colleagues to aspire more,鈥 said Maria Peinado, board member of MANA de Imperial Valley and board trustee of El Centro Unified School District. 鈥淪he understands the road of many of the people we serve, which are primarily women of color and those who work in the agriculture industry. Her story is a testament to the importance of staying grounded in your roots and culture.鈥
鈥淭his award is not only a way to give back to our Latina leaders who have made an impact, but also a celebration of the life they have paved for themselves and leading a pathway for others to follow,鈥 said Ida Obeso-Martinez, president of MANA de Imperial Valley.
Prior to serving as dean of 色情视频 Imperial Valley, she was an associate professor of anthropology and director of women and gender studies at the University of Texas at El Paso for nearly 20 years.
鈥淢y work is a result of all the female, Latina mentors, supporters and colleagues who have made a difference in my personal and professional life,鈥 said Nu帽ez-Mchiri. 鈥淚t鈥檚 truly a full circle moment for me. I hope to inspire young professionals to push boundaries and showcase the resilience they possess.鈥