The status quo stifles change, blocks the advancement of diverse ideas and perspectives, creates an echo chamber of outdated ideas, demands conformity, and leaves insane amounts of talent on the table.I always wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to inspire people to push beyond the status quo. I went to law school to become qualified to teach something to help them do it. I worked as a practicing attorney within a top, national law firm experience and held two permanent clerkships in the United States District Court, the District of Colorado. I transitioned to academia to use these experiences to teach the next generation of business leaders about their ethical and legal obligations. I sought administrative roles within higher education with the goal of improving our workplace culture, improving the policies that affect students, and advancing and promoting fair and equitable treatment of groups within my community. I remain committed to using cross-functional teams, the law and policy, and education to advance success for all.