Welcome Our New Ambassador: Luis Lopez

Luis Lopez, 12th Grade

St. George’s Independent School

Collierville, Tennessee

Instagram: @luis.d.lopez

¡Saludos, amigos! My name is Luis Lopez. I’m a 12th-grade student at St. George’s Independent School in Collierville, Tennessee. I have been part of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work since my freshman year. I wanted to join this coalition because, although I have been doing this work for a while at my predominantly white institution (PWI), most of the notices and other similar activities I do at my school fall on deaf ears. Usually, only other social justice activists tend to pay attention.

Also, I’m hoping that I can offer a unique perspective, coming from the South. I would like if one day, my entire school community could come together and use our difference for good, rather than as a tool to divide us. Sadly, my school is typically split by race and other identifiers which could make our school stronger. While we have been moving to a more equitable school, I want to push us further so we can go to a 100% equitable school! I hope I can bring my leadership qualities and my Southern charm to the table. Hasta pronto!!

The Ambassadors of The National Diversity Coalition are student leaders from schools all around the nation that collaborate in the coalition to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion at their school. The Diversity Alliance Executive Team will collaborate with you to elevate your DEI work on a bigger platform with various events and initiatives. If you are interested in joining, please fill our Join Us Ambassador Form.