Solena Ornelas, MA, started her college career at Dominican University of California, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Music. She then continued on to New York University to pursue a Master of Arts in Art Politics, and is now a civil servant as congressional staffer.In this interview Solena outlines how she started with her portfolio and developed it over time, and what the main uses are for her: goal setting and showcasing her accomplishments as a multi-talented performance artist, activist, academic, and civil servant.This episode kicks of a mini-series with five portfolio authors from Dominican University of California whom I was privileged to meet in preparation for and during the first AAEEBL ePortfolio Retreat that was held at Dominican on 18 October 2024.Connect with Solena on LinkedInResourcesSolena's portfolioThe Dominican Experience, of which the portfolio work is partDigital portfolio support at DominicanIntegrative coaches at DominicanChristina Mayes, MS, Manager of the Fletcher Jones Digital Portfolio LabAssociate Professor Alison Howard, MA, Director of Core CurriculumJonathan Lear (2008). Radical hope. Harvard University Press.On Nina Simone's activismRelated Dominican University of California episodes: Starlight (José) Lain-Straus: The portfolio as impactful practice for studentsKatieAnn Nguyen: Showcase your achievements in a portfolio and be proud of themArturo Flores, Jr.: The portfolio is a reflection of yourselfMatthew E. Mueller: Create and control your own narrative with a portfolioSubscribe to the monthly newsletter about Mahara and portfolios.Production informationProduction: Catalyst ITHost: Kristina HoeppnerArtwork: Evonne CheungMusic: The Mahara tune by Josh Woodward

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