Join us for a special presentation by Dr. Jennifer Jimenez Marana to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
How do media and pop culture shape the way we see AANHPI communities—and ourselves? This interactive keynote explores the evolving representation of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in film, television, news, and social media, from harmful stereotypes and erasure to growing visibility, advocacy, and storytelling power. Through clips, cultural trends, and guided discussion, participants will reflect on identity, belonging, and the power of representation to challenge narratives, spark dialogue, and drive social change.
Lunch to follow for attendees.
About the Speaker
Dr. Jennifer Jimenez Maraña is the Founder/CEO of Maraña Consulting, providing diversity consulting, training, strategic development, and life coaching services. She has led diversity efforts in higher education at Bard College, Claremont McKenna College and McDaniel College; in healthcare at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); and in senior living at Broadmead, Inc.
As a Filipina American, daughter of immigrants, and a first-generation college student, Dr. Jen recognizes that her bicultural identity has shaped her lived experience, allowing her to lead with authenticity and engagement. She is the former president of Katipunan, the first Filipino-American community organization in Maryland and now serves as the Youth and Young Adult Cluster Representative for the Filipino Council Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Dr. Jen holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a PhD from Claremont Graduate University. Despite these pedigrees, her most proud accomplishment has been raising three children, poignantly blessed with her oldest having had spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy throughout his lifetime.