Why Student Affairs?
Educational Philosophy
All students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation, should be provided attainable access to institutions of higher education. Knowledge and awareness of diversity and equity issues must intertwine with all curriculum and cocurricular activities. Student affairs professionals must provide students with a balance of challenge and support that allows them to feel safe while stepping out of their comfort zone. Their academic, professional, and personal development as a member of a global society are an integral component of a holistic teaching model. We must equip students with the tools to navigate through a global society by the time they leave one's purview. Institutions of higher education, individual departments, and all faculty and staff must educate themselves on the societal barriers in existence for current and prospective students to proactively work toward the betterment of their institution for all students.
Vision
I aim to provide students from marginalized communities the tools for social ascension through increased social capital. Students from marginalized communities would be supported throughout their higher education journey, having a sense of civic engagement and duty to society instilled from early on. This model would serve to allow students to reflect on their positionality within society and teach them how they may use their experiences to help others within the communities they identify with while serving as positive role models for those communities.
"Hope is being able to see that there is
light despite all of the darkness."
Desmond Tutu