Hi! My name’s Olivia Heim and I’m from southern California! I really wanted to join the National Diversity Coalition (NDC) because I am a first-generation Cambodian student, and learning and having discussions about what the world is like for minorities is something that is really important to me. I also want to expand my perspective and learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work so that I can grow to be a better-rounded, and overall more educated and understanding person.
I’m passionate about DEI work because I feel that it is a crucial step everybody needs to take to better understand ourselves, others, and the world around us. I also think that it is a great way to raise more awareness about certain issues that get swept under the rug. At my school, I am hoping that more people will grow to be open-minded about DEI issues because there is an odd silence around more sensitive topics, and I think that having more discussions about them or just having people generally be more aware of them would strengthen our community and make it feel like a safer and less judgmental learning environment.
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.
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