To And Through: How Colleges And Universities Can Better Support Students Who Are Parents, Guardians and Caregivers

Getting to and through college is a challenge in the best of circumstances — add in taking care of your family and the obstacles can feel insurmountable. In this live virtual event, KPCC/LAist Higher Education Reporter Julia Barajas (she/her), along with guest experts, will share strategies and practical resources to help these students succeed. We’ll also get to hear first-hand from caregiver students about the triumphs and tribulations of tackling college while taking care of family.

SPECIAL GUESTS

• Dr. Mike Muñoz (he/him), Superintendent/President of Long Beach City College 
• Paolo Velasco (he/him), Director of UCLA Bruin Resource Center
• Zuleika Bravo (she/her/ella), M.A. Higher Education & Org. Change '22, B.A. Political Science & Latin American Studies, University of California Los Angeles
• Paty Lozano (she/her), Parenting Student at Santa Monica College
  

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