Doctora Nails

Being my authentic self in academia has been challenging, filled with code switching and imposter syndrome because the direct and implicit message was that I did not belong. As I reclaim my power, I embrace the true me and assert why I must continue to take up space… nails and all.

Published by Future Doctora JT

JT is a mother, sCHOLAr, artist, & social justice advocate. She is a multiracial Chicana & Indigenous Chamoru researcher working on her doctorate, exploring how colonial frameworks/systems impact indigenous Chamoru student identity & academic success. JT is also the owner of Que Cute Chingaderas LLC, a small business that began as an outlet for healing & reconnecting with self, which features her original artwork on items that can be purchased.

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