Andres Mejia '14, '16G, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice for SAU 16 (Exeter, NH), discussed the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in schools and how educators can support students at a time when dialogue around diversity and difference is limited.
Watch the Recording
About the Speaker
Andres has served as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice for SAU 16, of Exeter, NH, since 2021. Andres has also served as a member on the UNH President’s Commissions on the Status of People of Color, and the University Commission on Community, Equity & Diversity. He serves as a staff advisor for MOS:DEF (Men of Strength, Education and Family), a support group for men of color; the Black Student Union; and the Queer Trans People of color support group. He is a Social Justice Educator, and a lead facilitator for the annual MLK Leadership Summit. Andres is a NH Listens Fellow, facilitating courageous and difficult conversations across the state of New Hampshire between community members, police, politicians, farmers, students, teachers and many other constituents. He serves on the McNair Program Advisory and Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship Committee.
