Dr. Mundo will explore the critical intersection of education, equity, and healthcare careers - focusing on the systemic issues that contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline. He will dissect the factors that perpetuate this pipeline through highlighting his own personal story overcoming the school-to-prison pipeline. He will highlight the importance of pathway programs designed to support and inspire minority students to pursue careers in healthcare as a way to dismantle this pipeline and empower students to envision a future in the healthcare sector.