Dra. Stephanie Hernandez-Rivera
Puerto Rican scholar and educator serving as an assistant professor of education with research on equity, inclusion, and student development; co-editor of Shaking the Table and contributor to the conversation on identity-centered practitioner work.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 8min
Shaking the Table: Survival and Healing Amongst Identity Center Practitioners
Dr. Jonathan A. McElderry is the Dean of Student Inclusive Excellence and an advocate for marginalized students, while Dra. Stephanie Hernandez-Rivera is a Puerto Rican educator focused on equity and inclusion. They discuss the urgent need to 'shake the table' in higher education by centering identity practitioners, especially amidst anti-DEI sentiments. The conversation touches on themes of survival, healing through storytelling, and the importance of documenting practitioner experiences for future generations. They also preview their next volume and emphasize the need for self-care and solidarity in their work.
