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Inspiring the Futures: Latinos in Healthcare Panel and Meet & Greet

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Wed, Oct 7, 2026

6 PM – 8 PM EDT (GMT-4)

UNITI Cultural Center- SB Union 113

United States

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Inspiring the Future: Latinos in Health Care

Faculty Panel and Meet & Greet
 

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
6:00 PM –8:00 PM 
UNITI Cultural Center - SB Union 113

 

Join us for a dynamic Health Professions Panel where SBU’s own Latino faculty from Stony Brook Medicine and the Health Sciences will share their journeys and offer expert advice on achieving your dreams.
 

Panelists:

  • Carley Gomes, MD – Neonatology

  • Gloria Viboud, PhD, SM (ASCP) – Clinical Laboratory Sciences

  • Giselle Gerardi, PhD, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM – School of Nursing

  • Maria E. Torres, PhD, MA – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Social Welfare

  • Rosalia Casanova, OTD, OTR/L – Occupational Therapy

This event is an opportunity to hear first-hand from accomplished professionals about the challenges and rewards of working in health fields, the importance of representation, and strategies for success.
 

This event is free and open to all students. Seating is limited.
Refreshments will be served.


Sponsored by Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement; Student Life at the Health Sciences Center; and the Career Center
Food Provided (Latin American-inspired appetizers and refreshments)

Where

UNITI Cultural Center- SB Union 113

United States

Hosted By

Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement Office | View More Events
Co-hosted with: Career Center, UNITI Cultural Center, Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement Office (OWNER), Office of Student Life for the Health Sciences Center (HSC)