Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

My lived experiences inform my perspective on diversity, equity and inclusion; I represent privilege in many ways. I also have two experiences that shape the way I think about diversity, equity and inclusion. First, I am a fourth-generation native of Eastern North Carolina, a rural region working to establish its place in the twenty-first century. Second, higher education will enable me to achieve upward economic mobility. From these experiences, I have seen the challenges first-generation college students often face; a lack of preparation and familiarity with the university environment. My research interests and teaching philosophy spring from these experiences.

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