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In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, AAVMC’s Lisa Greenhill, EdD, talks with Mitsie Vargas, DVM, President of the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association, about identity, representation, and what it truly means to create space for Latinx voices in veterinary medicine. From growing up in Puerto Rico and finding her way to Tuskegee, to leading a thriving practice and championing cultural inclusivity, Vargas shares stories that reflect grit, pride, and the rich diversity of the Hispanic community.