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Sylvia Miguelina
Sylvia Miguelina is a life-long educator dedicated to improving the lives of youth. Since her early days volunteering at a local Boys & Girls club she knew her heart would always be full by opportunities to serve and impact others. What began as a choice to volunteer through Big Brothers Big Sisters quickly lead to a more than 20 year career in various college access roles; nonprofit work, and volunteering.
Now, her mission is to create personal connections with others through the stories that have shaped her life. As an experienced and esteemed public speaker, Sylvia Miguelina aims to deliver education, inspiration and entertainment to a variety of audiences. She strives to make every event a memorable experience, placing a large emphasis on delivering actionable content. As a post secondary coach she draws on her extensive experiences during her long career in college access to co-create individual plans with students and their families.
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Get ready to be inspired in an authentic way that leaves you ready to conquer your goals.
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Regina
Regina Banks was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Introduced to Africana Studies through her work with Freedom Schools and an Afro American History course in highschool, Regina’s interest in Africana Studies and teaching was sparked by experiencing Black educators truly care in ways she had never seen before. Regina earned her A.A. in Theatre from Community College of Philadelphia, and B.A. in Afro American Studies from Howard University. Her work lies in education, as liberation through education is an intentional act of service and love that honors the ancestors and heals the community.
Regina's research focuses on gentrification in Philadelphia and the effects that has had on Philadelphia's public school system. She has three years of teaching experience in Philadelphia, DC, and New York school districts, all with a focus on African centered practices in the classroom. Excited to build back the Black teacher pipeline and continue her studies at Temple University, Regina continues to build strong connections between Black Studies and education systems, knowing that the answer is in Black educators.
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