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PRIDE of Emerson

The Career Development Center wants to highlight the PRIDE of Emerson. they all have great insight in their respective fields, along with how to navigate the workspace as someone whos part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

The Pride of Emerson started in 2022, with four alumni and a faculty member. Check out their journeys!

Melissa Obleada

Vanessa Leon

Joel David Ahumada

Topher Larkin

P. Carl


“Be okay with the failures. You got to learn from them. You will grow from them.” – Topher Larkin ’04

  • juan_vegarios
  • June 24, 2022
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“I would just say to my younger self, take a moment to step back and realize that you are incredibly talented” – Joel David Ahumada ’13

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  • June 17, 2022
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“Just know that you belong there and you deserve to be there and never lose sight of that” – Vanessa Leon ’04

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  • June 10, 2022
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“It’s not always a linear journey. Sometimes it’s a zig zag and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that” – Melissa Obleada

  • juan_vegarios
  • June 3, 2022
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