Last night, I was honored to host the 12th annual Vanderbilt Networking Night for the Vanderbilt Alumni Miami Chapter 💛🖤.
This event was coordinated alongside forty-three alumni chapters across the globe 🌎 that hosted a Vanderbilt Networking Night event.
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MIAMI! The City of Miami mayoral race is headed to a runoff election 🗳️, and we all need to remember to get out and vote (again) for Eileen Higgins on December 9th. @eileenformiami.
I am honored to announce that I have been selected by the U.S. Department of State for a Virtual Educator project with English Language Programs. I will be supporting local English teachers through an online project in Russia. #ELVirtualEducator #ExchangeOurWorld
I spent a lovely afternoon in Miami Gardens, celebrating a Unity Mass Against Racism and having @lavern_deer show me some local spots. Thank you to Archbishop Wenski for reminding us to stand together, reject the voices odf division, and practice solidarity. What harms one of us harms all of us.
MLK’s words hold true today. “We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.” Thank you @corybooker for speaking truth to power at the @fladems Leadership Blue Gala.
Leadership Blue was an uplifting weekend of hope and resilience. @fladems are standing up for our communities. We were inspired by @andybeshearky, who showed us a framework for Democratic success and @corybooker as a witness to leading with love unafraid of getting into a little “good trouble.”
“Dr. Best, if ICE agents entered our classroom right now, would you lie for us?”
Where is the “states’ rights” crowd as the president (unlawfully) calls for the arrest of a sitting governor? #la #ice #california
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Thank you to the Maronite Young Adults (MYA) at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church for organizing the “Lead With Purpose” event, bringing together mission-driven leaders. I enjoyed reflecting on servant leadership & the intersection of Middle Eastern, Latin, & U.S. cultural influences in Miami 🇱🇧!
Thank you @miami.mya and @ololebanon.miami for organizing this “Lead with Purpose” networking event, bringing together impactful mission-driven Miami leaders across sectors.
Miami, take note - local officials need not “cooperate” with ICE. Raiding workplaces, elementary school graduations, and Home Depot only serves to terrorize immigrant communities.
Don't ever let me hear “women are too emotional to lead” again.
I myself was a Pell Grant recipient as a first-gen student at Vanderbilt University ⚓. Now, proposed changes to the Pell Grant Program in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” threaten access to higher ed 🎓 for millions, with part-time community college students most impacted. #pellgrants #highered
Please join me at the 2025 Interfaith Breakfast of Hope, next Friday, May 30th, at the Biltmore. Former Tanzanian Ambassador Reverend Charles Stith, Th.M., will keynote the event with an address centered on Restoring America's Promise.
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I'm attending West Miami Democrats' event, “South Dade & West Miami Democratic Clubs Spring Picnic” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/westmiamidem...
JJ is also a first-generation college student at Seminole State College 🎓 pursuing an A.A. in Political Science. #accessibility #disabilityrights
JJ is my little cousin, and I am SO proud of him and Alison for being named Central Floridian of the Year. Their advocacy for accessibility in the disability community is remarkable. I am better for having them in my life. #accessibility #disabilityrights
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This morning, I was saddened to learn of Pope Francis's passing yet heartened to engage in ecumenical dialogue on the intersection of faith and politics. May we answer the call to stand in solidarity with the marginalized and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
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The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is critical. Since 1867, educational researchers have relied on its data reporting for program evaluation and educational research to support student learning outcomes and informs policymaking.
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Save Social Security and Medicare Now is mobilizing Americans to reverse DOGE's plans. Social Security Commissioner under President Biden and former Maryland Governor, Martin O'Malley and guests will be speaking and engaging attendees.
Want to join me for this event? mobilize.us/s/nInmul
@miamidadedems.bsky.social chair @laurakelley.bsky.social discusses her vision for the future of the party with @jimdefede.bsky.social .
I'm attending eMerge Americas in March! Come join me in Miami so we can experience this one-of-a-kind tech hub and shape the future of innovation. invt.io/1txb0z5hht7
We had a full house for last night’s town hall. @miamidadedems / @fladems are fighting for our community, while our elected Republican Congressional Representatives are MIA. @maelvirasalazar @carlosgimenezfl26 @mariodbcamp
#DoYourJob TOWN HALL on Saturday, March 15th at 5 pm at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ.
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The following link is a working document with 🔗 to the resources mentioned in this post.
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Use these resources to identify private scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students. #scholarships #becas
The following colleges and universities 🎓 meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for undocumented students.
In 2014, Florida passed bipartisan legislation that created a pathway for undocumented Florida students to qualify for in-state tuition at Florida public colleges and universities 🎓. Given efforts to repeal this benefit, undocumented Florida students need to know that they have options.
Research funding is essential for scientific advancement. Everything is interconnected, and this will have far-reaching consequences.
