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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella)

@caballerogill.bsky.social

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Diversity, equity, inclusion strategist & practitioner🔹Lifelong learner, mom, mentor, connector, #chronicillness, geoscientist,🇵🇪in🇺🇸 George Mason Uni. Prof🔹GeoLatinas Co-founder & Leadership🔹CycloCohort Program Director 🔹Climatematch Co-founder

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Dec 9

Hola Science @bsky.app👋🏽

I’m Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill & I work to advance inclusive excellence in STEM. I do this through established efforts & spaces, co-creating brand new ones (#GeoLatinas, #CycloCohort, #Climatematch,+),& disrupting toxic ones

I look forward to getting to know each other💜

Latina half smiling at the camera with the sun & Boston skyline as a background.

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melmmc⁷ @melmmc.bsky.social · 5d

Good questions here. @govpritzker.illinois.gov we look forward to seeing you WALK YOUR TALK.

Eman Abdelhadi @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social · 5d

Why did @govpritzker.illinois.gov send out Illinois police to limit protests at Broadview? Why is a progressive governor shielding illegal ICE activity from peaceful protesters? Why are our state tax dollars devoted to Trump’s agenda?

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · 5d

It takes so much longer to write emails these days:
Dear [name], I hope you are doing well despite
the attempts against democracy ... delete/retype
the federal fuckery ... delete/retype
the assaults against people in this country ... delete/retype
the inhumane actions ... delete/retype
the gaahh...🫠

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Aug 11

Becca!!! This looks amazing, so beautiful and peaceful <3 I am excited life is bringing you so many gifts in this new season 🤩💜

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GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · Aug 4

🗳️It’s time to vote right now! If you are a member, check your email to find all the info 📧

🗳️Ahora mismo es tiempo de votar! Si eres miembro, revisa tu correo para encontrar toda la información 📧

GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · Aug 2

📢 📢 Votaciones - Elections - Eleições 🗳️
Conoce a nuestras candidatas al Comité Ejecutivo - Meet our candidates to the Executive Committee - Conheça nossos candidatos ao Comitê Executivo
👇👇👇

ENG - Candidates - Executive Committee
Candidates to Initiatives Director
- Sara Jaye Coros Oliva
Candidates to Sustainability Director:
- M. Alejandra Gomez Correa
- Oriana Venturi Herrera
- Cindy Fabiola Nina Ticona
Periodo de votaciones: Agosto 4 al 8
Elections period: August 4 to 8
Período de votação: 4 a 8 de agosto

Revisa tu correo - Check your email - Verifique seu e-mail

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GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · Jul 29

📢 Estamos en periodo electoral en GeoLatinas para las 2025 Elecciones de la Junta Directiva y el Comité Ejecutivo (2025-2028)!
📅 Votaciones: Julio 30 a Agosto 3

📩 Revisa tu correo electrónico o nuestro Slack para tener toda la información del proceso de votaciones.

🗳️ Alistate a votar!

ESP - Candidatas - Junta Directiva
Candidatas a Presidenta:
- Adriana Guatame-Garcia
- Diana Acero-Allard
Candidatas a Vicepresidenta:
- Ana Vasquez
- M. Alejandra Gomez Correa
Candidatas a Directora Administrativa:
- María Alejandra Hernández Calderón
- M. Alejandra Gomez Correa
Candidatas a Directora Financiera:
- Rosana Aguilera

ESP - Candidatas - Comité Ejecutivo
Candidatas a directora de iniciativas
- Sara Jaye Coros Oliva
Candidatas a Directora de Sostenibilidad:
- M. Alejandra Gomez Correa
- Oriana Venturi Herrera
- Cindy Fabiola Nina Ticona

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Jul 24

Big mistake. I expected more from Columbia 🙃

AAUP @aaup.org · Jul 24

You can never bend the knee enough to appease an authoritarian bully.

This is a devastating blow to academic freedom & freedom of speech at Columbia.

Never in the history of this nation has there been an administration so intent on the utter destruction of higher education as we know it.

Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you SO much for sharing about our session @neuromatch.bsky.social 💜 We can't wait to see you at #AGU25 !
cc: @douglas-rao.bsky.social

Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Jul 11

ED003 @ #AGU25 Building a global network of practitioners committed to inclusive, transparent, & collaborative geoscience learning.

Share
teaching practices/models
classroom/community case studies
reflections
&+

Brought by #Climatematch co-founders Jenna P, @douglas-rao.bsky.social +yours truly🙋🏽‍♀️

a woman says oh my god tell us everything in a younger tv ad

Alt: a woman says oh my god tell us everything - post text is calling people to submit to AGU25 session "ED003 - Advancing Pathways to Inclusive, Transparent, and Globally-Engaged Geoscience Education"

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Jul 11

Omg! Nooo I had not seen it :O Wow, thanks for sharing, Adri!! <3

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · Jun 22

Tariffs.
Stock market down.
Medicaid slashed
Secret police throwing anyone who looks Latino in unmarked vans.
National guard and marines deployed in LA.
No end to the wars in Gaza or Ukraine
Bombing Iran

This is the worst first six months of any presidential term in my lifetime.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Jun 22

Congress? You awake?

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Jun 16

Looking forward to good conversations and good trouble 💪🏽
#LoudActions

Image of my name and a beautiful fossil at the AGU headquarters.

Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Jun 5

Yum! Made me laugh, but also, yum lol

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Tom Hollenstein @tomhollenstein.bsky.social · Jun 5

My Canadian university, Queen's, is offering TWENTY 4-year funded PhDs (40k CAD/yr) for a student of ANY citizenship who has been accepted at a top 100 US university but have had offer rescinded OR are reconsidering offer due to US policy.
Details found here👇

www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...

Queen’s Special U.S. Doctoral Recruitment Initiative | School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral AffairsDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown...

Queen’s University is a globally engaged, research-intensive institution dedicated to attracting and supporting exceptional PhD students who will significantly advance our research mission.

www.queensu.ca

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GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · Jun 5

Seguimos buscando voluntarias 📣 🥳 apóyanos en esta gran labor!!

GeoLatinas @geolatinas.bsky.social · May 14

🗳️✨Call for GeoLatinas Elections Committee is open!
Want to support our upcoming election process and help strengthen our community? 💪
No prior experience needed — we’ll guide you step by step! 📝
📬 Email us at [email protected] with subject "GeoLatinas elections".
🚀💜

¡¡Únete al comité de elecciones!!
ceoLatinas
Join our elections committee!!
GeoLatinas pronto iniciará su temporada de elecciones y necesitamos de todo su apoyo para llevarlo a cabo
¡Te invitamos a ser líder en el comité de elecciones!
Te guiaremos paso a paso en el proceso.
VOTE
GeoLatinas will soon start its election season and we need all your support to carry it out
We invite you to be a leader in the election committee!
We will guide you step by step through the process.
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Jun 3

This is 3 steps above important information for all, particularly aimed at people in Florida. Thank you @johnmoralestv.bsky.social for speaking up 💪🏽🙏🏽

#LoudActions

John Morales @johnmoralestv.bsky.social · Jun 3

Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺

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Corrine 🌎🛰️ @corrinerojas.bsky.social · Mar 25

I took the day off yesterday to advocate for planetary science with new and old friends at @planetarysociety.bsky.social. One of my fave things about earth and planetary science is also something that makes the US special, so any proposed cut to science is very concerning to me as an American.

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · May 19

This is a very useful thread by @veron4ica.com --> for those wanting to include and/or learn + about using #AltText

PS: While labels are important, actions speak louder than words. So let's keep the loud actions to increase access, accessibility, and all the keywords many can't use.

#LoudActions

Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩‍🦯 @veron4ica.com · Nov 29

I’m glad so many people have found my “capybara method” for how to write alt text and image descriptions helpful! However, I know conflicting access needs exist and not everyone can write their own #AltText, so here’s an ongoing thread of tools that can help. Inclusion in thread ≠ endorsement

An infographic titled “How To Write Alt Text” featuring a photo of a capybara. Parts of alt text are divided by color, including identify who, expression, description, colour, and interesting features. The finished description reads “A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara’s head.” Credit to Puzzle agency, original information from Veronica With Four Eyes and veroniiiica dot com

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NPR @npr.org · May 3

A few days ago, President Trump issued an executive order seeking to block all federal funding to NPR, the latest in a series of threats to media organizations across the country.

Public media is under threat. Millions depend on the NPR Network every day. Silencing journalism is one way to silence truth and erode the power of the people. Donate now.

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Apr 23

You just got one more follower to even this out ;) 🙋🏽‍♀️

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · Apr 23

Here's a long form story about the Trump EO opening Pacific Islands Heritage to industrial fishing with lots of quotes from people in the US Pacific territories, including me

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Apr 23

😞 That's part of the problem, not much is stopping him and checks and balances seem to be a thing of the past.

Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Apr 23

Awesome 🤩 Well done!! 💪🏽👏🏽 What result were you after @seismatters.bsky.social ? From a non-runner, that's some speedy Gonzalez pace 😜

a cartoon mouse with a red scarf around his neck

ALT: a cartoon mouse with a red scarf around his neck

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Apr 15

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

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Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill (she/her/ella) @caballerogill.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thrilled to hear from Dr. Cisneros @juliamorphology.bsky.social about bedforms and all things sand at GMU COS @georgemasonu.bsky.social
Yes, GeoLatinas, presente! 💪🏽💜 @geolatinas.bsky.social 🤗

Latina badass geoscientist expert in dunes about to give a presentation 💪🏽

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