Paola Mina-Osorio MD, PhD 

Thank you for being here. I launched   Latinos in STEMM Rising   with a clear goal: to inform and empower Latino STEMM leaders, break persistent barriers, and advance Hispanic education in medicine and science, with data and lived experience at the center. In 2025, that mission found its audience. This community grew to   800+ subscribers on LinkedIn   and   ~900 readers on the blog , with conversations extending far beyond this newsletter into classrooms and labs. Along the

This Hispanic Heritage Month, I reflect on why silence in the face of equity backlash is dangerous for the future of leadership and Latinos in STEMM. In 2025, companies erased “equity” from filings and scaled back reporting, yet shareholders overwhelmingly rejected anti-inclusion proposals. Equity isn’t favoritism — it’s opportunity. The next generation is watching: will they inherit courage, or silence?

Too many students see STEM and medicine as separate paths when, in reality, they are deeply connected.

STEMM's Slow Transformation: Part 2 explores race, ethnicity & representation in STEMM, highlighting progress & barriers. 🚀 [Read More]