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516 High Street
Bellingham, Washington, 98225
United States

Lia Cook

Lia Cook is a senior studying biochemistry at Western Washington University. She is giving a talk on how students from underrepresented backgrounds are mistreated in STEM programs in higher education institutions. She is interested in addressing the lack of diversity in STEM programs in higher education and seeking justice for underrepresented students.

Victoria Matey Mendoza

Victoria Matey Mendoza is an Undocumented student leader challenging systems to create a more just and inclusive space for undocumented students. She has devoted her time to helping create resources for undocumented students on and off campus. She was apart of the driving force behind Keep Bellingham Families Working campaign under Community to Community Development. Currently she is finishing her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration while working part time and continuously doing workshops on Western's campus and throughout the state. The work she has started with the Blue Group has been recognized all over the state, drawing more undocumented students to Western Washington University. She plans to break down narratives and challenge people to really look at the underlying issue that all undocumented people deserve human dignity.