What if resilience isn’t just about bouncing back but about building a lasting legacy? In this talk, Dr. Aitiana Sanchez-Garciaguirre explores how resilience shapes our ability to navigate adversity and why it’s essential for future generations. Discover how we can cultivate resilience in education and beyond to create lasting change. Dr. Aitiana Sanchez-Garciaguirre is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, a wife, and a proud mother. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, I earned my B.S. in Psychology from Texas State University and went on to complete my M.A. in Experimental Psychology and Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso. Her work focuses on resilience research, especially in connection with minority stress and health disparities among Hispanic students. She is passionate about building interventions that empower individuals to thrive despite adversity, using insights from her personal background and academic training to foster resilience and health equity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx