From Adversity to Opportunity: Transforming the STEM Community

Dr. Lisette Torres-Gerald is a disabled scholar-activist and Senior Research Associate and Project Coordinator at TERC, a non-profit composed of STEM experts. She focuses her academic research on racialized gender justice and disability in science and higher education. She is also co-founder of Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities (CNLD), where she works to fight for the rights of disabled Latinos and bring them to the forefront of the picture in STEM. Dr. Torres-Gerald has used her personal story as a springboard to create positive change in the science and research community.

 

On today’s episode, Dr. Torres-Gerald shares her personal experience of how she transformed her disability to a point of power, and how she has been able to guide the intention behind her energy. She speaks about her journey to develop self-compassion and use her personal story in order to increase the conversation around racism and sexism in the research field. Dr. Torres-Gerald also discusses her involvement in Science for the People, and how it has allowed her to fight for lasting change for those who are marginalized by showcasing the importance of including these scientists.

Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 

 

Show Notes:

Read more about TERC here Found out about Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities Look into Science for the People Read about the book “Sustaining Spirit: Self-Care for Social Justice Leaders” here More on Craig Williamson

 

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