LPI Team

Dr. Rebecca Turk

Principal Investigator

The Center for Bilingual and Multicultural Education

rebecca.turk@montana.edu

Focus: English Language Learner pedagogy, language identity,

language motivation, and language mindsets

Dr. Bridget Kevane

Co-Principal Investigator

Latino Studies

bkevane@montana.edu

Focus: Latino experiences, historical context, and Latino issues

in non-gateway states

Isabela Romero

Graduate Research Assistant

Mental Health Counseling

i.romeronavarro@student.montana.edu

Focus: Mental health counseling, immigration trauma,

minority student issues

I am dedicated to building a close-knit community by connecting

with diverse members in our town, understanding their needs,

and embracing their unique stories to create an inclusive community.

Being originally from Peru, a collectivistic culture, I deeply

understand the importance of meaningful relationships and

community to promote well-being. Through my work with the Latino

Pathways Initiative as a Graduate Research Assistant, I advocate for

diversity and inclusion by supporting efforts to bridge access for

the Latino community to education and better understand their

needs within the school system.