Professor Rebeca Méndez is featured in this extended content from An Imaginative Offer, a series that celebrates the essential role of the arts in society. This ongoing initiative—a series of short films crafted from the unique voices of the UCLA Arts community—demonstrates our conviction that the arts are fundamental to the cognitive, critical, inquisitive life of a public research university. We believe that the practice and presence of the arts form the cornerstone of the creative, innovative thinking, and collaborative spirit that the 21st century demands.