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First Generation Professionals (FGPs) Community Resources 

This collection of community resources was curated by First Gen professionals at UC San Diego. If you have suggestions for other helpful resources, we’d love to hear from you—email us at firstgentritons@ucsd.edu

 

Triton Connect
Tritons Connect is UC San Diego’s platform for fostering the First Gen community. Whether you’re an alum, faculty, or staff member, you can connect with fellow First Gen professionals, support students through mentorship, join interest groups, and engage with resources that strengthen our Triton network.

Faculty and Staff: Triton Firsts Initiative
Join Triton Firsts by sharing your story, showing your #FirstGen pride, and connecting with fellow First Gen faculty and staff.

UC San Diego Staff Association
Join a network that fosters community, professional growth, and staff advocacy across campus.

Mindful Pause – FSAP Meditation Group
Take a monthly guided meditation to reduce stress, restore balance, and support overall well-being.

UC Learning Online Courses
Access online courses to expand skills, explore interests, and advance professionally.

Staff Affiliate Groups
Connect with campus communities built around shared identities, interests, and goals. Visit the site to explore the different groups available.

UAAC Committees
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student success and contribute to campus-wide advising initiatives.

Staff Mentorship Program
Build meaningful mentor/mentee relationships to support professional growth, including guidance for First Gen staff navigating higher education.

Tritons Flourish
Discover resources and practices that promote well-being, resilience, and community connection.

PRIDE Staff Association
Engage with a supportive network for LGBTQIA+ staff and allies, fostering inclusion and connection across campus.

First-generation Professionals in Higher Education – Mary Blanchard Wallace
A practical guide offering strategies for navigating professional spaces in higher education as a First Gen graduate, balancing identity, work, and success.

First-Gen, NextGen: A Guide to Thriving – Victoria Banuelos
Written for First Gen Latinx professionals, this book shares tools and advice to thrive in the workforce while honoring culture, identity, and resilience.

Solito – Javier Zamora
A powerful memoir of migration, survival, and identity, Zamora’s story sheds light on resilience and belonging—experiences many First Gen professionals connect with.

Finding Latinx – Paola Ramos
This exploration of Latinx identity across the U.S. celebrates diverse voices, offering insights into representation, advocacy, and cultural pride.

First Gen Latina and Rejection – HipLatina
An article reflecting on rejection through the lens of the First Gen Latina experience, highlighting resilience, healing, and self-worth.

Rest as Resistance – NPR
An exploration of rest as an act of resistance, encouraging First Gen professionals to embrace well-being, boundaries, and radical self-care.

Code Switch Podcast
From NPR, Code Switch dives into conversations on race, identity, and culture—offering fresh perspectives that resonate with First Gen professionals.

Healing Generations
Highlighting Indigenous and Chicano voices, this podcast centers on wellness, culture, and resilience through intergenerational stories.

The First Gen Lounge
Created by and for first-generation students and professionals, this podcast offers encouragement, advice, and stories that reflect the shared journey of thriving as First Gen.

Latinx Therapy Podcast
Latinx Therapy breaks the stigma around mental health in Latinx communities, uplifting cultural strengths and providing empowering stories for First Gen Tritons.

Comienza con un Sueño
Support middle and high school students as they explore higher education pathways by volunteering with First Gen Scholars or Reality Changers.

First Gen Scholars
Provides mentorship and guidance to help students thrive academically and personally—building confidence for the next generation of First Gen students.

Reality Changers
Transforms lives by supporting first-generation college students in their journey to higher education and creating a culture of achievement in San Diego.

Volunteer Beyond UC San Diego
Explore local organizations and support groups outside UCSD that align with your values and extend First Gen support into the wider community.

Heritage Month Committees
Celebrate cultural heritage and strengthen community by volunteering with Heritage Month programming committees.

The First Gen Mentor
Offers financial coaching, career guidance, and empowerment for first-generation students and professionals.

Calathea Wellness
Provides counseling and holistic wellness services, supporting mental health and personal growth with a focus on First Gen communities.

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Fosters professional growth and networking opportunities, creating pathways for First Gen professionals in the local business community.

San Diego Mutual Aid
A grassroots network providing direct community support and fostering collective resilience in San Diego.

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