ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Michael is a recent expat of Student Affairs, having worked in the field for 5 years professionally. He took to Tik Tok to share his experience about leaving and shed light on traditionally minimized experiences within the field. Crystal is a mental health clinician with 10 years of professional experience in higher ed, and has transitioned out since 2019. They both worked at the same University and connected based on shared interests, and mutual appreciation for advocacy and student support. Crystal and Michael discuss their inspiration for starting this podcast. They reflect on their journeys in higher ed and also comment on the current state of the profession.
Hosts: Michael Gamez & Crystal De La Riva
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