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Meet ReChard Peel, Program Coordinator in the Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence. #HumansofVanderbilt Q: What exactly is the OIICC? A: We do diversity and inclusion work on campus, directed at students mostly. We also advise multicultural organizations, and do trainings on cultural competence. Q: How did you get started over there? A: I’ve been working there 2 years now – I started in June 2017. I have a masters degree in Student Affairs from Grand Valley State University. After I got my masters degree I did a search for institutions that I wanted to work at, and Vanderbilt was on the list. Q: Why did you choose to come to Vanderbilt? A: [This job] was a good match for me. The work I’m doing is something I’m really passionate about, and the team is great - I have a great supervisor. When I came and interviewed it felt like a good fit. Q: Are you from Tennessee? A: I’m from Gary, Indiana. The last 2 years has been my first time living down south. Q: What do you...

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