Joshua is passionate about and skilled at leading and coordinating strategic efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within Christian higher education contexts. I have witnessed him leverage his influence to: Partner with university leaders to collaboratively design and implement DEI initiatives that support the education and development of campus constituency, Provide leadership for Ethnic Affinity Organization to bolster the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students of color, and Participate in university strategic planning campaigns (e.g., campus climate study, SWOT analyses, etc.) aimed at effectuating institutional change. Joshua has a heart for students, faculty, and staff. He demonstrates the emotional intelligence and intellectual acuity to engage a variety of people in a sensitive, strategic, and productive way. He has a gift for building bridges and using his influence to elevate collaboration, camaraderie, and collegiality towards a common goal.

I worked with Joshua at Westmont as colleagues in our Student Life Division and we collaborated often. He served as a co-advisor to our Black Student Union and was an invaluable resource to our students of color and those involved with Intercultural Programs. Joshua also helped co-facilitate our large racial justice workshop and often co-presented on presentations and programs at conferences and focus weeks related to issues of diversity and equity. Joshua cared deeply for our students and invested into the community as a mentor and role model for students, staff, and faculty. He's also drawn to research and thinking strategically about organizational change and leadership.