{"id":65802,"date":"2023-05-11T15:19:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T19:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=65802"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:23:42","slug":"first-generation-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/first-generation-network\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Generation Network"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597927485868{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; 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height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #00000a;\">The First-Generation Network is a supportive and welcoming community for alumni, students, and their families. We provide access to mentorship, networking, and resources that empower individuals to navigate the University of Rochester experience with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00000a;\">What does it mean to be a First-Generation student? It means being the first in your family\u2014or among the first\u2014to pursue higher education. The First-Generation Network is open to all who share this experience, as well as those committed to supporting these college students and alumni in their academic and professional journeys. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;74772&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; mkd_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;74792&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; mkd_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221; 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text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"mailto:jeanette.colby@rochester.edu\">Jeanette Perez Colby<\/a> is the staff liaison for the First-Generation Alumni Network. She brings more than 25 years of experience in communications, relationship building, and program management, including 17 years with the University of Rochester. During her time with the University\u2019s Communications team, Jeanette held multiple leadership roles within the Latino Professional Alliance, an employee resource group dedicated to peer mentorship and professional growth.<\/p>\n<p>She most recently served as chair for the \u00a1Soy Unica! \u00a1Soy Latina! Rally, an event focused on providing young women with the confidence and tools to achieve their goals. 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