P.R.E.P. Team
Proud, Resilient, Educated Peers who are a Champion 4 Change
As Proud, Resilient, Educated Peers, we are trailblazers, advocates, and allies—committed to making a difference in our campus, classrooms, and community. Wherever we go and whatever we do, we aim to uplift others, create space for marginalized voices, and be intentional in how we serve.
Voices of the 2024–2025 P.R.E.P. Team
Get to know the student leaders behind the movement
Working at the Multicultural Center has helped me build meaningful connections, navigate complex team dynamics, and grow both personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Graduate Coordinator
Returning to the team this year as the Social Media Specialist, I’ve built on that foundation by taking on new responsibilities and thinking creatively about how to strengthen student engagement with the Multicultural Center. I’ve worked to enhance our digital presence and bring innovative ideas to life, ensuring our message reaches more students and resonates with them in meaningful ways.
Social Media Specialist
Through my experience at the Multicultural Center, I’ve also found my voice and gained valuable insight from programs like Real Talk Tuesday and Soul Food Sunday—events that offer not only meaningful conversations and lasting memories but also leave participants with a deeper sense of community and understanding.
Peer Educator
In my position, I grew both personally and professionally, strengthening my confidence, expanding my leadership skills, and deepening my commitment to creating inclusive spaces for all students. I had opportunities to network with professionals on campus, collaborate with other student organizations, and build relationships.
Peer Educator
The work I did at the Multicultural Center (MC) was very intentional and aligns with the work I want to do in my life. It rarely feels like work; it feels like a place where I’m truly meant to be.
Peer Educator
Through this experience, I’ve grown as a leader and ally, gaining the confidence to advocate for underrepresented voices and help create a campus environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Peer Educator
With the guidance of Ms. Jovin and Aleyshka, I’ve been pushed beyond measure to step into my leadership and truly believe that all things are possible. The MC is so much more than just a job/paycheck—it’s an experience and a blessing in disguise for anyone who gets to experience it!
Multicultural Assistant
This opportunity has made me take a step back and reflect on the person I am and the person I want to become—not just internally, but also professionally and intellectually. It’s made me more aware of how I speak, react, and think in different situations, and more conscious of what’s happening in the world around me. I’m not the same person I was at the beginning of the year, and I’m excited to continue growing and see what God has planned for both me and the Center.
Multicultural Assistant
Working at the Multicultural Center has also helped me build a strong network on campus. I regularly engaged in conversations with event hosts, participants, and attendees, which has strengthened my communication and collaboration skills. In addition, partnering with other campus departments has allowed me to establish meaningful relationships and build a positive reputation, not just within the MC, but across the university.
Multicultural Assistant
Trailblazers of the 2023–2024 P.R.E.P. Team
The inagural staff who set the foundation for change.
Being a graduate coordinator at the Multicultural Center allowed me to gain invaluable experience as a leader, a colleague, and an educator. I've been able to practice and hone my skillset to continually better myself, while engaging in critical and necessary work that benefits the community and the professional environment simultaneously.
Graduate Coordinator
This has been a life-changing experience. I have grown into the best young professional that I can be, and it has all been thanks to the Multicultural Center and our director, who has been super intentional in all the work she gives us.
Equity & Social Justice Intern
I will forever remember my time at the Multicultural Center because I will walk away with valuable experience that I will be able to take with me, not just to other on-campus jobs, but to my future career as well.
K-12 Partnership & Programming Intern
Working at the Multicultural Center has not only been a job, but a journey of personal and professional growth. I am grateful for the experiences, connections, and learning opportunities that have shaped my time here, and I look forward to carrying these lessons forward as I continue to pursue my career goals.
Social Media Specialist
Working at the Multicultural Center has been a fantastic experience. The people I meet and the stories they share inspire me every day. This place has a strong sense of community, and I’m honored to be part of such a passionate effort, one that feels like so much more than just a job.
Social Media Specialist
The Multicultural Center has been a blessing to me. Working at the Center has made an impact on my life and created a deeper understanding of people.
Peer Educator
Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because the Center provides educational programming, cultural events, and opportunities in hopes of having meaningful engagement.
Peer Educator
Working at the Multicultural Center has been a great experience. This job has opened my eyes to so many things and has equipped me with skills that will help me in a professional environment after college.
Peer Educator
My work at the Multicultural Center has been intentional and has provided me with the courage to go above and beyond to bring inclusivity and culture onto campus like never before.
Peer Educator
Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because it shares sensitive and significant topics with the public through interactive and student-led programming. It gives students a platform and space ot have these conversations. My experience at the Multicultural Center has been beyond fulfilling and has made me a better person academically, personally, and professionally.
Peer Educator
Doing the work we do at the Multicultural Center is important because it helps everyone learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion within the world that we live in and to better understand/educate ourselves on the various ways people identify themselves, whether that be race, culture, gender, sexuality, and other forms of identification among people. Working at the Multicultural Center has truly been an impactful and great experience when it comes to learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion work in a college setting.
Peer Educator
