Raisa Alvarado, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

INVITED SPEAKER/PRESENTER

Image of Dr. Alvarado facilitating a guest lecture entitled “Gendered Conversation: Negotiating Identity and Relationship”
Women’s Resource Center, Utah Tech University 2019
(2022). Invited Guest Speaker, Noche De Universidad, Leaders for Education, Achievement, and Dreams (L.E.A.D). Pineview Highschool, St. George, UT
	
(2021). Invited Guest Speaker, Intercultural Identity and Negotiation, California State University, Long Beach, InterACT Performance Troupe, Long Beach, CA

(2020). Invited Guest Speaker, UALC De-Escalation Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips and Strategies, Utah Academic Library Consortium (UALC), UT

(2020). Invited Faculty Evaluator, Whiteness and Communication, The Whiteness Forum, California State University, San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

(2019).	Invited Faculty Speaker, Gendered Communication: Negotiating Identity and Relationships, Women’s Resource Center, Dixie State University, St. George, UT 

(2017).	 Globalizing Body Politics. Invited Guest Lecture, California State University, Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA

(2016).	Let’s Study Abroad! Power, Privilege, and Paradigm Shifts. Facilitated workshop for the Third Annual Internationalization Summit. University of Denver, Denver, CO

(2016). Volunteer/ Group Guide, Day of Action: Johnson Elementary, Trevista Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, Denver, CO

(2015). Tutor and Volunteer, Colfax Community Network, Denver, CO

(2015). Chicana Feminism Lecture and Workshop. Voice and Gender course. University of Denver, Denver, CO

(2015). Reproductive Health Educator, Indigenous Youth Rise Up, University of Denver, Denver, CO

(2014). Dia de los Muertos Altar: Learning and Participating in an Other’s Cultural Celebration. 
An Inclusive Excellence Project. Teaching Development Workshop. University of Denver, Denver, CO

(2014).	Facilitator/ Performer, Sexual Assault Intervention, InterAct Performance Troupe, The 
United States Navy

(2014).	Performer, Gavin De Becker & Associates, Advanced Threat Assessment and Management Academy, Lake Arrowhead, CA

(2013). General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Tutor, Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles, CA

(2012).	Performer/Facilitator/ Trainer InterAct performance troupe, Department of Communication Studies, California State University, Long Beach, CA