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Wednesday, December 4 • 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Si Se Puede: College Access for Latinx Students

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The Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) works with Latinx high school and college students and professionals across the state with a singular goal: “empower Latinx students in the Commonwealth of Virginia with the tools to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.” Their work includes scholarships, culturally sensitive college trips, professional development, and a free summer program for high school students.

Along with highlighting VALHEN’s college access programs and their best practices, presenters will also focus on their experiences working one on one with Latinx student families through their experience working with the College and Career Bound program at the Sacred Heart, a community center in Richmond serving the Latino Community.

Participants attending this presentation will leave with increased knowledge regarding the Latinx student population, including DACA and undocumented students, and resources in Virginia. While the presenters will focus on the Latinx community, many strategies can be used with other under-represented students.
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Melissa Benavidez

Regional Manager, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Melissa Benavidez is the North Central Regional Manager for GEAR UP Virginia working with five school divisions to coordinate college access programs.  She is also currently on the board of the Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN).  She previously worked as the Program... Read More →
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Lyons Sanchezconcha

Spanish Teacher, Richmond Public Schools
Lyons Sanchezconcha teaches Spanish at Huguenot High School in Richmond Public Schools. In addition to his role as a teacher at Huguenot, Lyons also serves as an academic coach with the AthLife Foundation and works with the Early College Academy students in a partnership with Reynolds... Read More →
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Valentina Vega

Special Assistant to the Associate Vice Provost of Enrollment Management & Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Virginia Tech
Born in Colombia, Valentina immigrated to the U.S. at the age of seven, moving around until establishing residency in Virginia in 2007. She earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's degree from Boston University. Prior to joining the Virginia... Read More →

VALHEN Presentation VCAN 2019 pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2019 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
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