Undergraduate Institution and Major
Fresno State University, Hispanic Literature

Experience
The accompaniment and mentorship of my academic advisor has been key for my educational success while at the CSTM. Dr. Hosffman Ospino has been a great support helping me to transition from my pastoral ministry background to academic scholarship, discerning my research project, broadening my network, and strengthening my research and writing skills.

Community
The CSTM is intentional providing spaces for community building through the liturgy, students-led groups, and cultural celebrations. Additionally, the program cohorts are small allowing us to connect at a deeper level with our peers. My Ph.D. cohort has become my family and primary support in the academic struggle as well as in life challenges.

Hometown
Providence RI

Current Position
Resource Manager for TENx10 for Fuller Youth Institute

Why CSTM?
It allowed me to grow pastorally, spiritually, personally, and professionally in ways I had not yet. It also allowed me to see the intercultural and intersectional realities of faith, justice, and theology come together in ways that were proactive for the local and regional community. 

Hometown
Mexico City, Mexico

Current Position
Assistant Professor at the Boston College School of Social Work

My interest have revolved around issues related to migration and refugees.  My time at the CSTM allowed me to incorporate theological reflection around those issues.  At the same time, it offered me a diverse environment where I could discuss some of my ideas and gain perspectives to enhance my reflections.  My academic work during my studies served as the basis to explore and work on a doctorate in Migration Studies after completing my time at BC.

Hometown
Hamshire, Texas   

Current Position
Director, PASOS Network, Dominican University

Since childhood, I have had a passion for education and a vocation to a life in ministry. I have come to the realization that these are not separate paths; rather, they are two interwoven estradas, two paths leading to a life modeled in the words and deeds of Jesus Christ. It is this realization that led me to the interdisciplinary doctoral program in theology and education and the concentration on Hispanic Ministry at the CSTM. My research analyzes the intersections of (undocumented) immigration, literature, and education; my current work focuses on the incorporation of immigrant narratives as culturally-sustaining pedagogies in religious/theological education.

Hometown
Mexico City, Mexico

Current Position
Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Emmanuel College

I enter religious life after years of working as a business consultant and human resources professional. As part of my formation, I had to study theology, and I had many options when it came to select a school. For me, it was clear I wanted to attend the Clough School of Theology and Ministry at BC. I wanted a school that would expose me not only to local religious sisters and priests but also to laypeople and religious and priests from around the world. The CSTM did that, allowing me to learn about faraway realities so that I could serve immigrant and refugee families better. Despite not wanting to minister to Hispanics when I entered religious life because I did not want to be “boxed” as a sister who could only do that. I had a conversion during my novitiate, and I selected the Hispanic Track when enrolling at the CSTM. The program reconnected me with forgotten aspects of my background and helped me to understand that my story is important.

The CSTM equipped me in so many ways for what it came after graduation. I conducted a consulting project for the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) about the need and importance of educating Hispanic children. I worked for the Catholic Schools Office in the Archdiocese of Boston, serving and advocating for Hispanic families. Today, at Emmanuel College, I interact with students from different backgrounds, different religions, and different spiritualities. Experiencing the diverse and international CSTM community (students and faculty) prepared me well for these interactions.