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Navigating College & Audition Process with Undocumented Parents

December 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Free – $35

This session addresses the unique challenges faced by students with undocumented parents as they navigate the college admissions and audition process. Hear practical advice on how to handle specific situations, seek support, and utilize available resources specifically for students with undocumented parents.

Who is this session for? This session is targeted towards prospective music students and families with undocumented parents. This session will also be beneficial for private instructors and program managers who seek guidance in this area. Spanish translation will be provided.

Registration is free for Equity Arc and El Sistema USA members, and $35 for non-members.
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Meet the Speakers

About Sheila Esquivel

Sheila-Angela Esquivel is a highly accomplished and dedicated LatinX violinist with roots in the vibrant city of Chicago. Her musical journey began in the transformative El Sistema USA program and led her to excel in performance and academics at the esteemed Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, where she obtained a BM in Violin Performance. Recently, she achieved her educational milestone as a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she received the prestigious Saul Zaentz Fellowship and a full-tuition scholarship. Her specialty in Educational Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Higher Education informs her work as the Director of External Relations for the New England Conservatory of Music. As an arts administrator and leader, Sheila-Angela has committed herself to advocating for individuals traditionally marginalized within the classical music field. Her primary focus is on creating equitable pathways for aspiring musicians to attain post-secondary education degrees in music. This mission stems from her belief that the arts have the power to change lives, instilling essential values and fostering personal growth. // Stephanie Rodriguez (they/she) is the Student Success Coordinator for Stanford University’s Undocumented at Stanford Program. While completing their Bachelors in Sociology from UC Berkeley, Stephanie worked at Berkeley’s undocumented student program where she received the Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Award for her Service to Undocumented and Underrepresented Students at UC Berkeley. They have also worked at UCSB supporting their undocumented students while attending Harvard Graduate School of Education and supporting undocumented graduate students there. Stephanie graduated with a Masters in Human Development and Education. They have dedicated their career supporting undocumented students in higher education and beyond.

About Stephanie Rodriguez

Sheila-Angela Esquivel is a highly accomplished and dedicated LatinX violinist with roots in the vibrant city of Chicago. Her musical journey began in the transformative El Sistema USA program and led her to excel in performance and academics at the esteemed Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, where she obtained a BM in Violin Performance. Recently, she achieved her educational milestone as a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she received the prestigious Saul Zaentz Fellowship and a full-tuition scholarship. Her specialty in Educational Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Higher Education informs her work as the Director of External Relations for the New England Conservatory of Music. As an arts administrator and leader, Sheila-Angela has committed herself to advocating for individuals traditionally marginalized within the classical music field. Her primary focus is on creating equitable pathways for aspiring musicians to attain post-secondary education degrees in music. This mission stems from her belief that the arts have the power to change lives, instilling essential values and fostering personal growth. // Stephanie Rodriguez (they/she) is the Student Success Coordinator for Stanford University’s Undocumented at Stanford Program. While completing their Bachelors in Sociology from UC Berkeley, Stephanie worked at Berkeley’s undocumented student program where she received the Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Award for her Service to Undocumented and Underrepresented Students at UC Berkeley. They have also worked at UCSB supporting their undocumented students while attending Harvard Graduate School of Education and supporting undocumented graduate students there. Stephanie graduated with a Masters in Human Development and Education. They have dedicated their career supporting undocumented students in higher education and beyond.

Details

Date:
December 3, 2024
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Cost:
Free – $35
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Presented by Equity Arc & El Sistema USA