It is not often that you meet a resilient spirit so willing to lay bare all emotions and sentiments towards the betterment of those around them. Not only has her personal narrative of endurance touched me; it has inspired me to press forward in my personal pursuits. When Dr. Eve speaks about her experiences to crowds of open-minded people, especially young folks, she's constantly rewriting her story to include the success of those she inspires.
-D. Holmes, McNair Scholars Grad and Ph.D. Student
The "Mini Session" Catalog
Adulting Doesn’t Have to Suck: Tools for Navigating Life After College as A First-Gen!
Mama always said to enjoy being a kid! However, that didn't stop anyone from having to grow up and being grown does NOT have to suck. The purpose of this session is to help participants gain clarity about their next steps and create a blueprint to successfully navigate their journey of “adulting,” feel confident about their choices, and have peace of mind.
Breaking Barriers. Pressing Forward.
When it rains, it pours. Raised in a low-socioeconomic and single-parent home. Survivor of abuse. Struggling with weight, anxiety and depression. First in the family to go to college to a Ph.D. at 28. A talk designed to inspire, uplift, and empower your participants to keep pressing forward in their academic endeavors and understand the power of education to overcome adversity.
Change Today for Tomorrow: Strategies to Support First-Generation Students
As the growing demographic of students enrolled in postsecondary settings continues to become more diverse, there is a need for institutions of higher education to be actively involved in creating campuses that are inclusive. The purpose of this session is to encourage participants to think more deeply about their role in being a part of communities of higher learning and learn strategies for helping their first-generation students thrive.
First-Gen to Full-Time: Creating a Supportive Environment for First-Generation Graduates in the Workplace
As first-generation college graduates move into the workforce, they also enter new spaces where their unique characteristics still call for them to have support in their transition. In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of first-gen employees and learn strategies to help them be successful in the workplace.
Wings and Hoods: How to Thrive as a First-Generation Graduate Student
Mama always said to enjoy being a kid! However, that didn't stop anyone from having to grow up and being grown does NOT have to suck. The purpose of this session is to help participants create a masterplan to confidently navigate their graduate school journey.
Mama always said to enjoy being a kid! However, that didn't stop anyone from having to grow up and being grown does NOT have to suck. The purpose of this session is to help participants gain clarity about their next steps and create a blueprint to successfully navigate their journey of “adulting,” feel confident about their choices, and have peace of mind.
Breaking Barriers. Pressing Forward.
When it rains, it pours. Raised in a low-socioeconomic and single-parent home. Survivor of abuse. Struggling with weight, anxiety and depression. First in the family to go to college to a Ph.D. at 28. A talk designed to inspire, uplift, and empower your participants to keep pressing forward in their academic endeavors and understand the power of education to overcome adversity.
Change Today for Tomorrow: Strategies to Support First-Generation Students
As the growing demographic of students enrolled in postsecondary settings continues to become more diverse, there is a need for institutions of higher education to be actively involved in creating campuses that are inclusive. The purpose of this session is to encourage participants to think more deeply about their role in being a part of communities of higher learning and learn strategies for helping their first-generation students thrive.
First-Gen to Full-Time: Creating a Supportive Environment for First-Generation Graduates in the Workplace
As first-generation college graduates move into the workforce, they also enter new spaces where their unique characteristics still call for them to have support in their transition. In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of first-gen employees and learn strategies to help them be successful in the workplace.
Wings and Hoods: How to Thrive as a First-Generation Graduate Student
Mama always said to enjoy being a kid! However, that didn't stop anyone from having to grow up and being grown does NOT have to suck. The purpose of this session is to help participants create a masterplan to confidently navigate their graduate school journey.
Dr. Eve has the ability to contain and control a room. Her delicate phrases of empowerment and encouragement fall softly and effectively on the ears of anyone in said room. She delivers an impactful message and hones in on the things that matter most.
-J. Hosey, First-Generation College Graduate
A Few Past Audiences
