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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine August 2023 I was happy to hear that the academy would start with 9th graders. Our teen years are some of the most difficult years so the idea of us being able to step in was marvelous. Ninth grade was a very hard year for me. It was my second year in the United States. I came to this country in June of 2003 along with my siblings. That and the fact that it was my first year in an immense school made things tough for me. I remember there were a few kids from my middle school but most of them were in different classes. I felt lost and scared for the rest of that year. I think that if I would have had a support system such as the Y.A.L.L program my life that year would have been different. Highlights Spotlight Clinical Case of the Month Reflections Global Mental Health Hispanic/Latinx Communities Voices of Ugandan Students Our Beautiful Planet Innovation and Technology Nursing Division Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Article of the Month Video of the Month Dr. Menn Memorial Among the Letters Congratulations Welcome Calendar Global Health Family Photo News Previous Issues of the eMagazine “The photo shows the group of students accompanied by Mr. Farley Santos, Vice President, Community Development Manager, and Bank Ambassador with Savings Bank of Danbury, and who is also a CT State Representative. Also pictured are Jacqueline Cabrera (to the right of Mr. Santos) and Olga Mejia (to the far left in the photo), members of the Dominican Community Center Board of Directors and mentors of the Y.A.L.L. program. As part of the first day’s shadowing, Mr. Santos gave a tour to the students around the Danbury Savings Bank Headquarters, and they were able to see how the bank functions in real time.” This academy has our students’ post-secondary success at its center. Creating partnerships with the parents of our students is another strategy we are implementing. Studies have shown that if the whole family is involved, the student’s academic outcomes are better. Mentoring is a gift that must be shared with others. No one creates themselves alone, we need a tribe to guarantee the success of each of our students. Every single individual that participated in the inception of this project has donated countless hours to ensure it is carried out with the utmost quality for the betterment of our students. 22 Hispanic/Latinx continued on next page >>
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine August 2023 Highlights Spotlight Clinical Case of the Month Reflections Global Mental Health Hispanic/Latinx Communities Voices of Ugandan Students Our Beautiful Planet Innovation and Technology Nursing Division Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Article of the Month Video of the Month Dr. Menn Memorial Among the Letters Congratulations This past Wednesday was the first day of our academy. Wow, how time flies. Our students got to meet and learn about each other. It turns out they are all going to Danbury High School in the Fall. How amazing is that? They each now have 5 more friends they will know once the school year starts. The day began with words of encouragement and motivation from Dr. Majid Sadigh (Director of Global Health at Nuvance Health out of Danbury Hospital), who made the announcement (on behalf of himself and his family) of the gift of a Chromebook laptop for each student participating in the Summer Program. The first session in the morning they learned about leadership and later in the afternoon about personal finance. After that they toured the Danbury Savings Bank Headquarters along with our State Representative Farley Santos. The first day was already a highlight. At the end of the program, we hope that our students have the knowledge and skills to get out into the world knowing that they belong in any room and in any space. They belong. I believe that all my fellow program developers can attest that we have all experienced unique challenges and obstacles just because we are of Latino descent. The color of their skin should not be what prevents them from entering in the spaces they belong in. Our Young Latino Leaders are the voice of their generation. For them to exercise their right of being free independent beings, it’s important that we help them develop their voices. My invitation to you is for you to get involved in your community. Be the big sister, brother that one of our young Latino Leaders need. You will surely make a difference in their life. Y.A.L.L. was carefully crafted by the following representatives from the Dominican Community Center President, Eva Maria Duran, Board members Olga Mejia and Jackie Cabrera, Secretary Jason Nova, and Advisor Elvis Novas. Representatives from Nuvance Global Health Academy Dr. Jett Choquette and Student Dr. Javier Rincon. All under the extraordinary vision and leadership of Dr. Majid Sadigh. If you would like to get involved in our programs, please reach out to the Dominican Community Center via our website WWW.DOMINICANCOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG Click here to visit the Nuvance Health Global Health Program COVID-19 Resource Center Welcome Calendar Global Health Family Photo News Previous Issues of the eMagazine 23
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