Breaking Barriers with Karina Chavarria: Promoting Inclusivity in Equestrian and Diversity in STEM
Karina Chavarria is a remarkable Latina equestrian and biotechnology professional dedicated to advocate for inclusivity in the equestrian world and diversity in STEM. She is passionate about horses, as well as promoting diversity in stem research, and is a strategic leader in pursuit of creating systemic change that saves lives, specially for those affected by blood cancers and disorders. Her work in the stem cell sector aims to provide individuals with a second chance at life by helping them find a match. Tune in as KC shares her inspiring journey and her commitment to making a positive impact on both the equestrian and biotech communities, and of course, her love for travel.
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Join us for a captivating podcast episode featuring Karina Chavarria, a remarkable Latina equestrian and biotechnology professional dedicated advocate for inclusivity in the equestrian world and diversity in STEM. She is passionate about horses, as well as promoting diversity in stem research, and is a strategic leader in pursuit of creating systemic change that saves lives, specially for those affected by blood cancers and disorders.
Her work in the stem cell sector aims to provide individuals with a second chance at life by helping them find a match.
Karina's inspiring life story begins with her parents moving from Cuba to Florida. She was born and raised in Miami, and now lives in California, continuing to motivate others with her journey.
Tune in as she shares her journey and her commitment to making a positive impact on both the equestrian and biotech communities, and of course, her love for travel.
In this episode we cover:
- Exploring the unique equestrian world from a Latina perspective.
- How her diagnosis of brain cancer as a teenager inspired her to pursue a career in science and eventually join the biotechnology field.
- Her advocacy for diversity and inclusivity in stem cell donation to help cure blood cancers and blood diseases.
- The stem cell donation process and available options.
- Her travels to Italy and future plans to visit New Zealand and Cuba.
Thank you for tuning in. Karina's inspiring journey and commitment to making a positive impact on the biotech and equestrian communities, as well as her work in the STEM cell sector, make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in these fields.
We encourage you to share this episode with your friends and colleagues who may be interested in these topics and stay tuned for more thought-provoking conversations on our podcast.
About Karina:
Instagram: @LatinaEquestrian
LinkedIn: Karina Chavarria
Karina's Photo by Alaina Hower
Donating Blood Stem Cells: BeTheMatch.org
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