{"id":1517,"date":"2025-05-15T16:51:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/?page_id=1517"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:13:36","slug":"first-gen-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/first-gen-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"First Gen Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/first-gen-initiatives\/founding-member-badge-1000x1000\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1518\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1518 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/549\/2025\/05\/founding-member-badge-1000x1000-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/549\/2025\/05\/founding-member-badge-1000x1000-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/549\/2025\/05\/founding-member-badge-1000x1000-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/549\/2025\/05\/founding-member-badge-1000x1000-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/sn-eof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/549\/2025\/05\/founding-member-badge-1000x1000-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"216\">Founding Members of the FirstGen Society<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"496\">We are proud to announce that our institution is a <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"312\">Founding Member of the FirstGen Society<\/strong> \u2014 the <em data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"385\">National Leadership Society of First Generation College Students<\/em>. This new and exciting organization is dedicated specifically to first-generation college students and alumni.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1334\">As founding members, we have the unique opportunity to <strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1189\">shape the foundation of our local chapter<\/strong> and contribute to a national movement that champions first-gen success. We are currently seeking ambitious individuals who are passionate about:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1521\">\n<li data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1367\">Spreading first-gen pride<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1407\">\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1407\"><strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1407\">Building confidence and community<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1466\">\n<p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1466\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1466\">Creating inclusive spaces for support and leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1521\">\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1521\"><strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1521\">Empowering others through service and mentorship<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1674\">More information about our chapter and upcoming events will be posted soon. We are looking forward to recruiting more members in the <strong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1673\">Fall semester<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1112\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1112\">Executive Board Members<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1134\">Tiffany Romero<\/strong> \u2013 President<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1190\"><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1171\">Abigail Aldagene<\/strong> \u2013 Vice President<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1213\">Ishac Ouldzmirli<\/strong> \u2013 Treasurer<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1260\"><strong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1246\">Yashfa Anwar<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1303\"><strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1281\">Aileen Andrade<\/strong> \u2013 Programming Chair<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1330\">Katherine Palaguachi<\/strong> \u2013 Marketing &amp; Communications Chair<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1404\"><strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1392\">Dr. Yosayra Solano<\/strong> \u2013 Advisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1692\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1692\">Get Involved<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1787\">If you\u2019re interested in joining us and becoming part of something meaningful, please contact:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1900\"><strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1811\">Dr. Yosayra Solano<\/strong><br data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\" \/>Assistant Dean for Academic Enrichment &amp; EOF Director<br data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 yosayra.solano@rutgers.edu<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2019\">Together, we will celebrate the first-gen journey and support one another through leadership, fellowship, and growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2019\"><em data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"978\">\u201cWe are the National Leadership Society of First Generation College Students, a.k.a., FirstGen Society, a new organization dedicated specifically for first generation college students and alumni. FirstGen Society unites, empowers, builds confidence, and celebrates first generation college students and alumni by providing our members with social and leadership opportunities through lifelong fellowship, community, and friendship, so that we can achieve excellence together!\u201d<\/em><br data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\" \/>\u2014 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstgensociety.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1037\">FirstGen Society<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2145\">\ud83d\udd17 Learn more at the national FirstGen Society website: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstgensociety.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2145\">https:\/\/www.firstgensociety.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Founding Members of the FirstGen Society We are proud to announce that our institution is a Founding Member of the FirstGen Society \u2014 the National Leadership Society of First &hellip; 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