Meet Point Foundation Honorary Board Member Ligiah Villalobos

What is your current occupation?

Writer/Producer

What is your alma mater and what did you study when you were in school?

Brigham Young University and Antioch University - Graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Antioch.

What is your favorite memory from your time as a student or from early in your career?

Being a dancer/singer at multiple performing groups at BYU, including The Ballroom Dance Co.

How did you hear about Point Foundation and what made you want to become a board member?

I met Jorge Valencia, the Executive Director, when we were students at BYU and performing together. I am interested in issues of equity and inclusion in any form.

What is a fun fact about you that few people know?

I used to be a ballroom dancer. Or, I have 9 brothers and sisters. Or, I used to be a Mormon.

What is your favorite book/movie/song and why?

The Little Prince - The book has my favorite quote.

Ordinary People - The movie deals with a fractured family, which I relate to.

Fragile - The song is haunting and beautiful at the same time.

What is your current favorite streaming binge and why?

Lupin. Made me happy to see a Black man in a French series that has taken the world by a storm.

In your spare time, what do you enjoy doing?

Watching movies, reading, playing the piano.

How are you practicing self-care during this difficult time?

Naps!

How are you adjusting to remote life and what are your tips to stay motivated?

Remote life has been okay. I live alone and have for many years, so I do okay by myself. I've stayed motivated because my teaching and writing assignments keep me extremely busy.

As a member of the Point Foundation Board, what is your message to LGBTQ+ students?

We are here to support you. We believe in your potential. We know you have the ability to change the world.