Paola Mina-Osorio MD, PhD 

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?

Latinas in STEMM plummet from 14% in classrooms to just 1% in executive leadership, reflecting systemic bias, underrepresentation, and cultural barriers. With rising Latina college enrollment, STEMM scholarships, and mentorship programs, closing this leadership gap is key to unlocking innovation, diversity, and equitable growth in healthcare, biotech, and tech industries.

Discover how 11 recent immigration policy shifts—active and proposed—could impact Latino professionals and students in STEMM. Includes a shareable infographic and expert insights on what's at stake.

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

Clinical trials are getting faster, and smarter—and still missing critical populations. We’ve advanced in technology but not in trial inclu

When healthcare confuses instead of inspires, how can Latino students dream of being doctors?

Immigrants fuel U.S. STEM innovation—19% of the workforce, 58% of PhDs, and rising patents. How do we balance talent & opportunity? 🚀 #STEM

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

The Latino economy isn't just growing—it's outpacing the rest of the nation by a staggering 70%!

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it's crucial to spotlight an area where diversity can truly save lives—medicine.

Clinical trials play a fundamental role in medical research by offering essential insights into the safety and efficacy of novel treatments.

Discover the remarkable progress made by Hispanics in educational attainment over the past decade and learn how we can continue to succeed.

Handling exclusionary comments requires understanding, acceptance, strategic coping, and gratitude.

A description of the reasons why the census does not count Hispanics/Latinos accurately.

Dr. Mina-Osorio's father's story exemplifies the crucial importance of positive role models and serves as anintroduction to her second book.

What is the difference between the terms; who created them, and which term Hispanics use in everyday life?

An article explaining equality, equity, and justice, emphasizing the importance of understanding them as community advocates.

An entertaining tribute to Latina moms using expressions in Spanish to illustrate the Latina wisdom passed from generation to generation