27. Gloria Diaz, Chemistry PhD Student on Helping Latinas Shine
- Author
- Zera Consulting
- Published
- Thu 08 Oct 2020
- Episode Link
- https://whatrulespodcast.com
When Gloria Diaz was wrapping up her undergraduate studies, she had no idea that her adventures in higher education were far from over. Listen as she shares why entering her PhD program was a leap of faith and how she's learned to lift her fellow Latina up along the way.
“If I've seen further than anyone else, it's because I'm standing on the shoulders of women that came before me. I know I'm not going to be at the top forever and I'm happy to be the support system for another woman at the top.” – Gloria Diaz, PhD Student
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Together we're stronger
- Healthy competition
- Latinas in STEM
- The value of mentorship
- Harnessing the power of the system
- Shine theory
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