Uplifted and Unstoppable: Jennifer Mendez’s Path from Incarceration to Advocacy
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Join the Department of History for a free lecture on highlighting the importance of safe families and rehabilitation for those affected by incarceration.
The Department of History is pleased to announce a free, public Zoom lecture highlighting the importance of safe families and rehabilitation for individuals affected by incarceration.
This event is supported by an Innovation Grant from the College of Arts and Sciences through the Mindfulness Resolution Project, which brings distinguished speakers whose lived experiences demonstrate how recovery from adversity can foster resilience, growth, and leadership.
Jennifer Mendez, a 34-year-old mother of two boys, will share her story of resilience. From ages 18 to 27, she experienced cycles of incarceration, human trafficking, and domestic violence, while also struggling with suicidal thoughts. Through perseverance, support, and hard work, she overcame these challenges, continued her education, and now uplifts and inspires others. Jennifer offers her life as proof that change is possible and that survival can become purpose.
This event is sponsored by the Mindfulness Resolution Project and the Dean’s Innovation Grant.