Today we have a lively and joyful conversation with Dr. Alicia Prieto Langarica, professor of mathematics at Youngstown State University. Alecia grew up in Mexico where she competed in the Mexican Mathematical Olympiad. She earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas and her PhD from the University of Texas Arlington. Her research focuses on the intersection of mathematics and biology, specifically problems related to the medical field. She is one of the four co-founders of Lathisms, a website that features Hispanic and Latinx mathematicians, their research, and their contributions. She received the MAA’s Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2019. This conversation with Alecia highlights the importance of compassion and empathy in the classroom and beyond, the role of a far-reaching vision for mathematics in the community, and the value of a creative space to explore mathematics and ideas. So, please join us as we talk with Alecia.