Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards: Jesse Perez
August 27 – When it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts like this one, Jesse Perez said, falling into the “deficit mindset” is a common problem that ultimately handicaps the work: emphasizing statistics and disparities, focusing on barriers, and using terms like “vulnerable” and “at risk.” Perez is now studying education as a doctoral student at the University of Colorado Denver.