Puerta Fall Event: Leading con Corazón

Weyden & Brewster (W&B), Sonoma State University
Wed, Nov 5, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Preparing Underrepresented Educators to Realize their Teaching Ambitions (Puerta) invites students to “Leading con Corazón” — a community-centered event designed to connect Latinx/e undergraduates with professionals in Teaching, Nursing, and Healthcare.

Enjoy food, grab swag, and meet mentors in your field while celebrating leadership and connection in the Puerta comunidad.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

• Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

• Location: Weyden & Brewster (W&B), Sonoma State University

About Puerta:
The aim of PUERTA (Preparando Hispanic Estudiantes Realizando Their Ambitions) is to increase post-secondary education access, affordability, completion, and post-enrollment success for Hispanic, first generation and low-income students matriculating in pre/professional (Pre-Health, Pre-Nursing and Pre-Teaching) pathways. The PUERTA project, which builds on SSU’s successful progress on meeting Strategic Plan 2025 goals focused on equity and access, will leverage a coalition of campus and community college partners to increase the academic achievement and professional development of Hispanic students.

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
PI: Kelly Estrada
Co-PIs: Orlando Carreon
Department: Literacy Studies and Elementary Education
College or Division: College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education