Dr. Kyle Reyes

Dr. Kyle Reyes, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and former Chief Inclusion Officer at Utah Valley University, shares his journey from college dropout to advocate for first-generation students. He discusses his book, Lenses of Humanity, emphasizing the need to reframe equity discussions through empathy and connection. Reyes reveals practical strategies for supporting students amid anti-DEI legislation, advocating for a humanity-centric approach in education. He also reflects on the importance of resilience for educators and the impact of storytelling in fostering understanding.