In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, Dr. Aliber Lozano sits down with AVID alum and educator Shantel Dixon to explore the power of building meaningful, sustainable relationships—at school, at work, and beyond. From her roots as a shy student to becoming a mentor and community builder, Shantel shares how authentic connections shaped her career and life, including a powerful tradition she calls the “Grad Pact.” Listeners will discover how to foster connection while setting boundaries, why it’s i...
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In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, Dr. Aliber Lozano sits down with AVID alum and educator Shantel Dixon to explore the power of building meaningful, sustainable relationships—at school, at work, and beyond. From her roots as a shy student to becoming a mentor and community builder, Shantel shares how authentic connections shaped her career and life, including a powerful tradition she calls the “Grad Pact.” Listeners will discover how to foster connection while setting boundaries, why it’s i...
Volunteering: Generosity Unplugged, with Mark Vega
AVIDly Adulting
38 minutes
9 months ago
Volunteering: Generosity Unplugged, with Mark Vega
Mark Vega, an AVID alum and Account Executive at SoftServe, discusses the importance of volunteering and giving back. He emphasizes starting small with service, such as helping with résumés or donating, and he highlights the benefits of volunteering, including networking, skill development, and health improvements. Mark shares his experiences with organizations like AVID, Dollars for Scholars as a board member, and Big Brothers Big Sisters as a mentor. He advises new professionals to find vol...
AVIDly Adulting
In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, Dr. Aliber Lozano sits down with AVID alum and educator Shantel Dixon to explore the power of building meaningful, sustainable relationships—at school, at work, and beyond. From her roots as a shy student to becoming a mentor and community builder, Shantel shares how authentic connections shaped her career and life, including a powerful tradition she calls the “Grad Pact.” Listeners will discover how to foster connection while setting boundaries, why it’s i...
