“I am proud to have started my higher education journey in the Peralta Community College system.” Kim attended Merritt and Laney, receiving her Associates in Health Science in preparation for her Nursing degree and career.

Kim is also a graduate of the Nursing Leaders Program at the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. ‘It wasn’t just a flag or a sticker,” she explains. ‘“It was an intentional commitment and a serious partnership to make sure everyone had an opportunity to be at the table.”‘

Marco Lindsey is a Diversity First ™ certified diversity, equity, & inclusion and belonging leader with deep expertise in human resources, community activism, and anti-racism. His extensive experience advising executives, coaching leaders, managers and employees, and designing & implementing HR solutions across both the public and private sector.