Inspiring Change: Voices in Our Community
Monday, October 14, 2024 @ 12:30pm

Ocean County College, Gateway Lecture Hall, Building 101
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754

FREE ADMISSION
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for an uplifting panel discussion featuring Hispanic and Latinx leaders positively impacting their communities and on our campus. This event highlights dedicated campus and community members who embody and spread joy through their work, activism, and creativity.
Our panelists will share their journeys, revealing the challenges they’ve faced and their triumphs. These changemakers will share inspiring stories of perseverance, dedication, and love of community.
Panelists: Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group,
Laura Garzon, OCC Community Ambassadors Club,
Mary Guarin, Community Ambassadors
Moderator: Veronica Guevara-Lovgren, Executive Director, Student Services
Hosted By: The OCC Cultural Diversity/ Heritage Committee & The Grunin Center for the Arts
Presented by Grunin Center for the Arts
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