Views Expressed

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of the author, Athena Garcia-Gunn, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other individual, organization, employer, or company. Any information provided in this blog is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. The author will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of the information access on this blog. All opinions are my own.

Photos & Videos

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Sponsored Material

I, Athena Garcia-Gunn make a commitment to disclose up front if a post is serving as an AD and/or if a post is sponsored material. Sponsored material can include monetary compensation, goods and services, and commission. Additionally, by law, I am required to disclose this information in order to ensure and promote ethical consumption of goods and services.

Collaborations

There are a number of platforms that I have had the privilege to be featured in, most without compensation to advocate for a specific issue, to highlight pieces of my story and/or to highlight a particular organization. For this reason, the Academia and Media Tabs are catalogues of previous features, which are in most cases owned by the public organization I collaborated with. Some of these public service organizations include: TedxTalk, PBS, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Five Acres via ABC news, Wells Fargo via Rose Parade (collaboration with Five Acres), Pasadena City College competition for Class Speaker (posted via Youtube), Pasadena Star News, Cal Poly Pomona Undergraduate Journal, Cal Poly Pomona Associated Students Incorporated, Renaissance Scholars of Cal Poly Pomona, Children’s Rights, Re-Envisioning Foster Care Association (REFCA) via Treehouse Foundation, INNOVATE Podcast, Capacity Building Center for States, amongst others.

Blog Content

The content in the Blog section of this website, are samples of speeches I have delivered, writings I have won awards on, opinion pieces, short stories and reflections. These are written by myself, Athena Garcia-Gunn. Should you be interested in my content for research purposes, for content creation, and/or for press opportunities please ensure you connect with me. I think it is an ethical and considerate practice to engage me in content about me.

Intellectual Property

All Rights Reserved: The content and materials on this blog are protected by copyright law and are the property of Athena Garcia-Gunn, unless otherwise stated. Any reproduction, distribution, modification or use of these materials without express written consent of Athena Garcia-Gunn is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use of any materials on this website/blog may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and may result in legal consequences. For inquires regarding the use of materials on this website/blog, please fill out a contact form with the headline “Request for Content”.

P.S. I have had my content stolen many times. There is a strong difference between being inspired by my content versus repackaging my content as your own and using it for your own personal or professional gain. Intellectual property concerns are a serious issue, and will not be taken lightly.