As a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion, I spearhead the 'Open Hearts, Open Minds' DEI initiatives to foster collaboration among students, faculty, staff, stakeholders, and the broader community. I support student affinity and identity groups to promote inclusivity and equity on campus, design and facilitate year-round cultural competency training for faculty and staff, and lead parent engagement sessions to encourage open dialogue on diversity topics. I conduct research and analysis from a GESI and intersectional perspective to shape effective DEI strategies. Additionally, I build strategic partnerships with local organizations like the New Orleans Food Bank and Solitary Gardens LLC to strengthen community DEI efforts. I collaborate with Admissions and school leadership to create an inclusive curriculum reflecting diverse perspectives and partner with the Head of School and business office to develop a sustainable DEIB scholarship program.

- Support the team and larger company on our vision to build a sustainable future for our planet and people. - Learning and collaborating on robust DE & I program creation and standardization. - Collecting metric data on company civic engagement, to ensure alignment with B-Corp status.

In this role I help coordinate International Initiative events at Colorado State University. In which we bring scholars, diplomats, journalists and others to bring global topics, dialogue and awareness to the campus, through symposiums, lectures and other platforms of engagement.