Student Tribune
Méndez, Patterson, and Rizzo are Influencers at Hispanic Heritage Event
On October 11th, the City of Rochester Hispanic Heritage Committee, chaired
by Sylvia Méndez (Financial Aid), wrapped up Hispanic Heritage month with their
annual "Rise Up Latina" event. In its fourth year, this highly successful event
focuses on issues affecting Latina women locally and nationally. The goals of
"Rise Up Latina" are to promote education, share resources, and ultimately
empower attendees to affect positive change in their and their family's
lives.
This year the event focus was "Latina Women in the Workplace and Latina Pay
Equity". Vilma Patterson (Student Services downtown campus) and Mary Méndez
Rizzo (Dual Enrollment) were among panelists sharing their insights and
experiences with over 100 attendees. Panelists discussed pay equity, bias and
discrimination, macro-aggressions, and culture along their respective life
experiences.
Mendez, Patterson, and Rizzo are members of MCC's Latino Empowerment Network
(LEN). It is the intention of LEN to foster intercultural dialogue and
understanding and promote a positive image of a diverse Latino community
allowing others to connect with, appreciate, and respect the richness of the
Latino culture. Staff and students interested in learning more about LEN can
email mrizzo@monroecc.edu.
Rizzo, Mary
Dual Enrollment
10/17/2018