Erica Alfaro

Erica Alfaro, a first-generation college graduate who overcame immense challenges from her background as a migrant farm worker, shares her inspiring journey. She highlights her struggles with teenage pregnancy and domestic abuse while pursuing her master's degree. Wil Del Pilar, who champions policies for low-income and minority students, stresses the need for colleges to better support first-generation students like Erica. Their conversation touches on the power of personal stories and the systemic hurdles that these students face in higher education.