LatinX Can

Meet Dr. Teresa Ramirez, a mexican-american scientist who is committed to give back to her community. Dr. Ramirez grew up in Compton, CA and tells us that despite the negative portrayal of this city in different media, she grew up surrounded by a supportive community that would take care of each other. She tells us about her passion for helping people, and how her dream to become a medical doctor...

Today we will be sharing a re-cast of an interview Dr. Jflow did with our friend and guest speaker Dr. Jazmina Urriola. The doctors did an instagram live a couple of months ago, and talked about the how the idea of a podcast showcasing latinx professionals came about, and why the team decided to start it during a global pandemic. We talked about the things we have learned throughout this journey o...

Meet Jay Flores, an engineer and global STEM ambassador who is on a mission to change the world by inspiring young minds to keep doing cool things with #STEM.  Jay’s parents nurtured his curious mind from an early age, and his mentors encouraged him to develop a growth mindset and take on new opportunities. This environment helped him believe in himself and say YES to experiences that could help h...

Meet Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza, a university professor who reminds us that even if you derail from your plans, it is not too late to get back on track. Dr. Alfredo was born to a middle-class family who supported his education, until the socio-economic situation in Peru made it impossible to pay the university fees of both their sons. A t that time, Alfredo had stopped prioritizing his studies, and...

Meet Cynthia Orduña, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant (DEI), and career coach, who is passionate about helping people develop personally and professionally. Cynthia began looking into systems of inequalities when she started her career in the HR space, and realized the importance of her role, when she could not find other latinx people like her in similar positions. She then transferr...

Meet Dr. Charlie Corredor, an engineer and entrepreneur who identified the power of mentorships and used it to represent the latinx community around the world. His curiosity and motivation led him to create connections with people who later became mentors, and who opened the doors to the world of science, literally! Dr. Charlie represented the U.S. and Colombia while pursuing research projects in...

Meet Dr. Jazmina Urriola, a scientist and entrepreneur who is on a mission to make the world a kinder, more inclusive place. Dr. Jazmina tells us the story of how, from a young age, her artistic talents enabled her to contribute to her household financially, to help alleviate the burden her parents were facing, because they decided to give her the best education they could offer her. She talks abo...

Meet Dr. Andres Vidal Gadea, a Neuroethologist whose commitment to follow science despite the associated economic uncertainties, led him to become a college professor. Dr. Andres talks about his very humble beginnings, and how attending Pearson College United World College completely changed his life.  He also talks about how he has used his scientific training, and his passion for teaching others...

Carolina Groppa is a Hollywood producer and podcaster, whose self-awareness and belief in herself led her to become an Emmy-nominated producer… and she is here to tell you, Si se puede my friends, Si Se Puede! Carolina encourages us to develop the self-awareness that can help us understand where we are in our journey, and what kind of a leap we can take to develop our skills and our career. She al...

In this special episode you will learn about the story of our host, Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado, her ups and downs, and what motivated her to start this podcast. Join us as she narrates the tips and tricks that have helped her turn her dreams into reality. Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:United World Colleges (UWC) https://www.uwc.org/Dow BEST Symposiumhttps://corporate.dow.com/...

This is another one of those special episodes in which you get to meet the people who have supported the launching of this podcast. Dr. Patricia Varela is a resilient engineer who refused to let her professional career be dictated by the political situation of her beloved Venezuela...and she is here to tell you: Si se puede my friends, Si SE PUEDE! Paty, as we call her, talks about the journey tha...

Hi there! Just letting you know we have been out on a break, recharging our batteries so that we can come back full of energy, and continue showcasing latinx professionals who turned their dreams into reality. We will be back in two weeks with the final episodes of our first season, we hope to see you then. www.latinxcan.com

Dr. Laura Minero is a psychologist who, with grit and determination, has surpassed the vast obstacles posed by her undocumented status, and she is her to tell you... Si Se Puede my Friends, Si Se Puede! In this second part, Dr. Laura and I talk about how the Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals program, better known as DACA, untied her hands so she could swim in the ocean of opportunities she wa...

Dr. Laura Minero is a psychologist who, with grit and determination, has surpassed the vast obstacles posed by her undocumented status, and she is her to tell you... Si Se Puede my Friends, Si Se Puede!. In the first part of this two-part episode we will learn about the tortuous path Dr. Laura had to endure to pursue her education, as well as the challenges she faced growing up in the Latinx commu...

This is the second part of a two-part episode in which we will learn about how Wilmer became a teacher. If you have not listened to the first part, please do so, it will help you understand where his passion for education comes from. In this second part we will learn about how his hard work and multicultural experience led him to be one of the 2 top-rated teachers in the state of New Mexico, and a...

In this episode, Mr. Wilmer Chavarria, a school principal whose commitment to education propelled him from his humble beginnings, is here to tell you… Si se puede my friends, si se puede. This is the first part of a two part episode in which we will learn about Wilmer's story and the series of events that led him to explore the world in search of stories about humanity. However, above all els...

This is a special episode in which you will get to meet one of the people who have helped me make this podcast a reality. Dr. Agustin Diaz is a product of the public educational system in Puerto Rico, which despite the challenges it faces, just like many other public educational systems around the world, gave him the tools to be the first in his family to become a college graduate, a doctor in Che...

This is the second part of a 2-part episode in which Dr. Wilmarie shares with us her experience preparing to apply for fellowships that gave her a financial freedom that any grad-student would dream of, and which took her to represent her beloved island of Puerto Rico, and the United States at the Paris Climate Change Conference COP21.Some of the opportunities mentioned during our conversation: Gr...

This is the first part of a two-part episode where Dr. Wilmarie Marrero-Ortiz shares multiple opportunities she took advantage of, and which helped her identify her passion for atmospheric sciences at an early age. Dr. Wilmarie became a scientist thanks to the support of her parents, teachers, and the relentless pursue of her goals. She is a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellow - a highly comp...

In the first of this two-part episode, we will learn about her journey through high school and college in the U.S, the obstacles she had to surpass to become a college graduate, and some of the lessons she carries with her through life; including practical advice as to how to build the courage to ask for help, stepping outside your comfort zone to explore new things no matter how hard life is, and...

This is the second part of this two-part episode in which Dr. Stephanie shares the tools that helped her become a successful medical student, including the tips and tricks she found helpful when trying to finance her medical education. Dr. Stephanie is an empowered latina who is proud to represent our community and who wants us to harness the power of our diversity to effect change in our communit...

Join host Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado in her bi-weekly conversations with latinx professionals who turned their dreams into reality. Find inspiration, support, and actionable knowledge that can help you too, become a professional. www.latinxcan.com