Cynthia Erazo Rodas

Class of 2025
B.A. in Psychology and Global Studies, Hispanic Studies Minor
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

What communities do you claim membership within?

The Hispanic/Latinx community and the LGBTQ+ community

What areas of community engagement are you most passionate about?

The areas that I'm most passionate about are creating a safe space for others and creating trust in a community one belongs to, but also interacts with. Also, being able to learn from each other, in regards to learning from the community and the community learning from us, and working together to reach a goal!

Why did you choose to become a fellow?

I decided to become a fellow because if it weren't for the communities I'm in, I would not be the person that I am today, and these communities have become a safe space for me and have made me feel like I belong. Therefore, I want to be able to create that safe space and trust in other communities, but also help create the connection and the feeling of belonging for everyone.

What are you enjoying most about the fellowship so far?

I'm enjoying being able to hear from community members throughout Pittsburgh and also learning more about the city and its history. Another thing would be creating a community and trust amongst myself and the other fellows, and also learning from them and navigating the principles of community with them.