Estrella Serrato
Cafecito con Estrellita
Costa Mesa, CA USA
"[Students] may not realize that they can really do it. For them to believe it, they need to be surrounded by positivity. They need to be surrounded by those who’ve already walked in the shoes they’re about to walk into."
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Estrella's work combines: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Associate's Degree
Psychology, General
Irvine Valley College
Bachelor's Degree
Global Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor's Degree
Spanish
University of California, Santa Barbara
Certification
Women's Entrepreneurship
eCornell University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a CEO:
Bachelor's Degree: Marketing
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Growing up as a first-generation Latina in the U.S., I balanced two cultures while striving to achieve academic success.
2.
I began my higher education journey at a community college, embracing its affordability and opportunities for growth.
3.
Inspired by the lack of research on Latino mental health, I dedicated my studies to creating a voice for underrepresented communities.
4.
Completing a double bachelor's degree at UC Santa Barbara, I focused on social psychology and impactful research.
5.
I founded Capita, a digital media company, to empower first-generation students through coaching, workshops, and storytelling.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I'm proud to be the first in my family to graduate college but it was difficult. I experienced imposter syndrome and culture shock. What helped me combat that were my mentors as well as the opportunities I got to go home and reconnect with my family.