On December 13, 2016, the Urban Future Lab Fellows hosted their fifth Supper Club with guests Grace Cruz and Roland Navarro to cap the module on Educational, Life and Career Pathways. Over bowls of steaming sweet potato chili, Grace and Roland shared their perspectives on building...
By: Andy Alvarez --- With each module, Fellows dig into readings, exercises, conversations, and reflections around a theme. November/December's theme = Educational, Life and Career Pathways. When I was in Kindergarten, my teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up and I said a...
By: Christopher Barahona --- With each module, Fellows dig into readings, exercises, conversations, and reflections around a theme. November/December’s theme = Educational, Life and Career Pathways. During module 2 we looked at personal strategies for achieving our professional ambitions. This was a topic that really made me think...
By: Shirley Ramirez --- With each module, Fellows dig into readings, exercises, conversations, and reflections around a theme. November/December's theme = Educational, Life and Career Pathways. This past month’s module was actually very emotional for me. I grew up with a plan already in mind that I was...
By: Omar Vargas --- With each module, Fellows dig into readings, exercises, conversations, and reflections around a theme. November/December's theme = Educational, Life and Career Pathways. Since graduating from college, I have not thought about my career goals because much of my focus has been on finding immediate...
This is an introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Omar Vargas. “A Day in the Life of Omar” takes you through a typical day in Los Angeles, accompanied by Omar discussing his passions and aspirations as a UFL Fellow. Omar Vargas // Blog Post #2 // Learn...
An introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Christopher Barahona. Moving between passions and goals, Chris takes you through a range of personal influences that are shaping his time as a Fellow. Christopher Barahona // Blog Post #1 // Learn more about Urban Futures Lab....
An introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Shirley Ramirez. As she takes you through her Los Angeles experience, listen to her aspirations for the fellowship and beyond. Shirley Ramirez // Blog Post #2 // Learn more about Urban Futures Lab....
This is an introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Andy Alvarez. Andy displays his pride in the East L.A. Community while talking about his passions and goals for the future. Andy Alvarez // Blog Post #2 // Learn more about Urban Futures Lab....
By: William Warrener --- Reflections on Module 2: Educational, Life and Career Pathways. I want to become the founding director of a major arts organization. No, wait. I want to become the founding director of a major arts organization that exists to train young people from low-income communities...