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Minerva Martinez-Acosta in a cafe

Class Year: 2024
Major: American Studies and Spanish
Hometown: Sterling, VA

Intern Team: Body Positive

1. What brought you to the Women's Center?

I never realized there was a place on grounds as welcoming as the Women's Center, so when Smritee told me about it I had to join!

2. What is your favorite memory of UVA so far?

Streaking the lawn

3. Who is a woman that inspires you?

Cardi B because she is unapologetically herself and a powerful Latinx role model

4. What is one thing you do after a stressful day?

I love to listen to music! Anything that matches that day's vibe.

5. How does your work at the Women's Center motivate you?

It motivates me to be braver about who I am as a person, even when I'm an outsider in a certain space.

6. What is a podcast/TV show/book, etc. that's grabbed your attention recently?

Artificial lover by Abby Jasmine