Project MALES will host its second plática of Spring 2025 on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. CT in room SZB 2.814 of the George I. Sánchez Building (SZB). We are honored to have invited Dr. Johanna Moya Fábregas, who will discuss the history and impact of Con Mi MADRE, its development, and ongoing work. She will also share her journey and the role of mentorship in her career.
Dr. Johanna Moya Fábregas received her undergraduate degree in Latin American Studies and French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her doctorate in History at Indiana University-Bloomington. The role of Executive Director at Con Mi MADRE brings together Dr. Moya Fábregas’ background and personal mission of empowering Latina students and their families by breaking down barriers to success. Her professional experience is anchored in education, leadership, and mentoring. She has been a professor, editor, project manager, and consultant. Education is one of the biggest values in her family, who moved to the United States in search of opportunities for their daughter. She has significant experience teaching and working with first-generation college students in many capacities: student, leader, mentor, and educator. An immigrant herself, Johanna came to the United States at the age of 14 after living in four Latin American countries, and her parents became the biggest advocates for her advanced education. She personally identifies with Con Mi MADRE’s mission because she has lived it.
Pláticas are held monthly during the academic year and highlight faculty and community leaders whose work centers and/or impacts boys and young men of color through research and practice.
Food will be provided from 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. CDT. We invite all UT students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us.
