Underlying Assumptions: Parents (Think They) Are Always Right

Introducing Allen Lu, who has been consistently learning about youth empowerment and community building throughout his professional career. From staffing San Francisco's Youth Commission, to serving most recently as the Administrator of Bosch Baha'i School, and now pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Allen envisions a future where emotional and spiritual wellness is at the forefront of social transformation. Join him and his friends on the webinar, "Underlying Assumptions: Parents (Think They) Are Always Right," where he hopes to explore observations about power dynamics between children and parents from a societal and Baha’i perspective.

Clarissa-Cecile Agbortoko was born and raised in Southern California to Singaporean and Chinese parents. After receiving her pharmacy doctorate in Boston, MA, she pursued a career working with Indigenous communities in Montana and now New Mexico, seeking to immerse herself in a community and family-centered way of life. Through her work in patient care and the surrounding communities, she has been able to witness first hand how different cultures and practices impact the relationship between parents and children. Join her and her friends on the webinar, "Underlying Assumptions: Parents (Think They) Are Always Right," where she hopes to explore cultural differences in parenting styles.

Sahar Marañón Davis was born into an interracial family. On her father’s side she is African-American and Cherokee and on her mother’s side European and Quechua, an Indigenous tribe from Bolivia. She is a freshman in college pursuing a bachelors in film and cinema. Due to her upbringing she has a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and people. She has been able to learn about the way multicultural relationships relate to each other, ways they collaborate and the hardships they encounter. Join her and her friends on the webinar, "Underlying Assumptions: Parents (Think They) Are Always Right," where she hopes to explore the nature of our relationships, how we collaborate, and face hardships together.

Shoghi Agbortoko's desire to explore themes pertaining to community development, healing and social transformation has been a driving force throughout his career. He completed his doctorate in Boston and a post-doctorate training in New Mexico where he currently resides with his wife serving on the Navajo Nation. Join him and his friends on the webinar, "Underlying Assumptions: Parents (Think They) Are Always Right," where he hopes to explore the role of honor as it relates to the family.