Listen to Artist, Activist, Public Speaker, and Agnes Scott Alum Yehimi Cambrón '14 as she discusses her journey as an artist and the challenges she's faced as an undocumented citizen. She speaks about how she overcame those obstacles and how her work has served as a beacon of hope for people all around the world.
Show Notes
Yehimi Cambrón '14 is a full-time artist, activist, and national public speaker born in Michoacán, México and raised in Atlanta, GA. Cambrón’s artwork focuses on celebrating the humanity, resilience, and contributions of immigrants. Cambrón attended Agnes Scott College and graduated with a B.A. in Studio Art in 2014. In 2015, Cambrón became the first of two DACAmented educators placed in Georgia by TFA and served on TFA’s DACA Advisory Board for two terms. She incorporated her own business, Yehimi Cambrón, LLC, in February of 2019 and you can check out her company and products here: https://www.yehimicambron.com/monarchsofgold
Bio from https://www.yehimicambron.com/about
Creators & Guests
Host
Leocadia I. Zak
President of Agnes Scott College and Host of "Journeys to Leadership"
Producer
Sydni Michelle Perry
Podcast Producer & Fellow in the Office of the President at Agnes Scott College
Guest
Yehimi Cambrón
DACAmented Artist, Activist, and Public Speaker
What is Journeys to Leadership?
Journeys to Leadership assembles the collective wisdom of local, national, and international women leaders representing a cross-section of industries and organizations that drive our world. From career trajectory and turning points to game-changing wins, the Journeys to Leadership podcast will enlighten and inspire emerging and seasoned leaders through authentic and engaging stories that will enrich their own leadership journeys.
This podcast is produced by Agnes Scott Alumna, Sydni Michelle Perry '21.