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Building Legacy Through Community: Leadership, Family, and Purpose with Dr. Vanessa Ochoa

In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu welcomes educator, sociologist, and higher education leader Dr. Vanessa Ochoa for a heartfelt conversation about family, identity, community, leadership, and the importance of knowing where you come from.

What begins with memories of Chu’s Kitchen, Katie’s father’s beloved Los Angeles restaurant, quickly becomes a rich discussion about legacy. Vanessa reflects on returning to Boyle Heights to raise her son in the same home where she grew up, while Katie shares stories of her father’s quiet generosity, including the meals he regularly provided…

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