We are extending a warm invitation to our panel discussion entitled, Fight for Education: Exploring the Latina/o Educational Pipeline. The panelists will discuss contemporary educational issues impacting Latina/o communities across the nation. The panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer session. Our panel will feature:

• Joanna Perez, Ph.D. candidate – Sociology
• Joanna will be discussing the experiences of Latina/o undocumented students who are pursuing higher education          
• Marielisbet Perez, Ph.D. student - Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
• Marielisbet will be discussing the personal and academic experiences of Latina student-parents in their efforts to attain their undergraduate degrees
•  Gabriel Rodriguez, Ph.D. candidate - Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
• Gabriel will be discussing the academic and social experiences of Latina/o high school students in suburban communities