Positive Philter Podcast

In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez, a fellow Mount Vernon High School alum, immigrant, and first-generation scholar. Her journey—from arriving in the U.S. as a teenager with limited English to becoming the first Latina to chair a Virginia school board and founding The Dream Project—is nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Violand-Sanchez’s story highlights resilience, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to immigrant and refugee communities. This conversation was so impactful that a follow-up episode may be on the horizon. Don’t miss it! Shout Outs and Plugs Link to Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez's Website: emmaviolandsanchez.com Connect with Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaviolandsanchez/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affil