EP #61: Race Is Not A Barrier: Facilitating Minority Enrollment In Elite Institutions w/ Breauna Marie Spencer- Director of D.E.I at Stanford University [Computer Science Department]

We've all dreamt about it: getting into Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, you name it! But oftentimes we stop in our tracks and give in to our doubts... am I talented enough? Are my grades good enough? Do they even know the obscure local schools I went to? Do they really consider people like me? In this episode, we spoke to Breauna Marie Spencer- the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Computer Science department at Stanford University. Her renowned research and advocacy work is dedicated to increasing the number of women and students of color enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We discussed the historical myths, lived realities and barriers often set up to hinder minority groups from accessing elite universities and how her life's work has cumulated in breaking barriers and creating easier access for minorities to achieve their dreams at Stanford and beyond. Join us as we unpack the life and work of one of the most dedicated, fun and accomplished diversity and inclusion experts in the game. Who knows, she might have just given us the blueprint for our next higher education adventure at a world-renowned university. If you are interested in learning more about Breauna and the amazing work she does at Stanford, check out her profile here. --- Join us in creating social impact through a cup of tea by visiting www.nepalteacollective.com Support our podcast further by subscribing to our Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/boardroombanter?fan_landing=true

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