Dr. Lia Uribe, an educator and bassoonist, shares her journey in music, navigating the classical music world as a Latina, and expanding beyond music to engage with the community. She emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and showing up for people who are not in the room. Dr. Uribe offers advice for young women navigating multiple identities and leaves a question for another colleague to reflect on.

Dr. Lia Uribe, educator and bassoonist, serves as the Associate Dean and Music Professor at the University of Arkansas. With a commitment to promoting underrepresented music, she actively commissions new bassoon works and has showcased her artistry as a guest artist in over 20 countries. Dr. Uribe's leadership extends to the creation of the innovative RefleXions Music Series, a project at the intersection of creative justice a ...