Gary Santos Mendoza, Ph.D. (he/him/his/él)

Juntos con Bad Bunny: We Are Pan-Americanism At a time when Latine, Black, and Caribbean communities are under attack, all it took was a macro-sized event such as Super Bowl LX to remind us of the little things, the importance of unity, and how,...

Inspired by last Sunday’s Super Bowl, in my recent piece I explore how Bad Bunny’s artistry redefines the Americas beyond borders. Latine culture isn't just "food, fun, and fashion", it is a resilient ideology of strength.

Check out the full piece here: www.theeduledger.com/opinion/arti...

Queer Joy is Resistance.

Happy Pride Y’all 🌈 , this Queer Latino appreciates YOU. ❤️

#PrideMonth #HigherEdJunkie #QueerLatino #Educator #HigherEducation #NewYorker #BabySteps #PHinisheD #Destiny #SelfLove #Iconic 🇪🇨 🇵🇷 🌈

Pride hits a little differently this year.
Raised my hand and raised the bar.

Happy Pride. 🌈 ❤️

#HigherEdJunkie #QueerLatinx #Educator #HigherEducation #NewYorker #SelfCare #BabySteps #PhinisheD #Destiny #SelfLove #Iconic
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#QueerLatino #Educator #HigherEducation #NewYorker #SelfCare #BabySteps #PhinisheD #Destiny #SelfLove #Iconic
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Here are some memories from a transformative week. I can’t lie; it was great being in the community with my FAU family. I am very blessed by the love, moments, and reflections that brought me to the PhinisheD line.
See you at graduation. ❤️🦉1/2

Gracias Amigo, YOU'RE NEXT!

#PhinisheD. I am still processing many emotions after the nine years of my PhD journey. Mami lo hicimos, Benito, I can't wait to get you that grass to run around in 🐶 ❤️
Con Amor,
-Dr. Santos Mendoza
#DoctorSantosMendoza #QueerLatino
#Educator #NewYorker #Iconic #PhinisheD

Monday.

Alexa, play Latinoamérica by Residente Y Calle 13.

Just a tiguere from NUEVAYoL. 😈🐰

#HigherEdJunkie #QueerLatinx #Educator #HigherEducation #NewYorker #SelfCare #BabySteps #PhDToBe #Destiny #SelfLove #Iconic 🇪🇨 🇵🇷 🌈

2024 Quarterly Photo Dump: Pt. 4 🌲❤️ 🎆 🌴

#HigherEdJunkie #QueerLatinx #Educator #HigherEducation #NewYorker #SelfCare #BabySteps #PhDToBe #Destiny #SelfLove #Dream

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Felices Fiestas! / Happy Holidays!

With Love,
Benito & Gary ❤️🐾

Season 2, Episode 3 of the Latinx Diamante Podcast is available: open.spotify.com/show/01rgFc2...

Join @ecuariqu3no.bsky.social and I as well discuss our thoughts about the state of higher ed, the importance of the ACPA Latinx Network, and other items. @myacpa.bsky.social

A few weeks ago, I attended the ACPA - Paul Shang Institute for Aspiring Executive Officers, a training institute for higher education administrators aspiring to be in the executive level spaces in higher education.

For me, what possibilities exist in the coming years? 😉

Hi! 👋, I'm Gary (he/him/his/él). I'm a dog dad Ph.D. candidate, love higher education, and am excited to share through this new medium and create a community on #BlueSky.

P.S. His name is Benito 🐰 🐾