Presenters Danny Arias, Fredy Alvarado-Retana, Ian Andrews, and Rhoman Elvis came from very populated and diverse backgrounds, to rural Hamilton New York. When making this shift, they faced immense culture shock. We will be hosting a dialogue where we discuss the men of color’s experience at a PWI, how they navigate resources, and how they’ve made Colgate a “home away from home.”

About the Presenters

• Rhoman Elvis is a sophomore from Germantown, Maryland, who plans on double majoring in educational studies and history. He is heavily involved around campus; member of Phi Kappa Tau, first year representative of Brothers and the Black Student Union, member of the Mabel Dart Colegrove Commons Council, Senator in SGA, ALANA ambassador lead, and part of OUS/First @ Colgate. Rhoman is  passionate about making campus as inclusive as possible and helping the Black community post-Colgate.
• A sophomore at Colgate, Fredy is currently involved student affairs and DEI efforts around campus. He is from Trenton, New Jersey, and is member brother of Phi Delta Theta, vice president of Brothers, educational director of the Latin American Student Organization, Student Government Association senator, social justice peer educator at ALANA, and part of OUS/First @ Colgate. Fredy hopes to create a campus that is more inclusive and inviting to people of all backgrounds. He has not declared his degree yet but wants to study computer science and pursue an advanced degree in educational studies. Fredy wants to continue his DEI work as he advances his career. 
• Danny is a senior from Long Island, New York, double majoring in English and educational studies. He is the president of Brothers, the promotional director of LASO (Latin American Student Organization), DEI chair of Phi Kappa Tau, and part of OUS/First at Colgate. His future plans include going to graduate school to obtain an advanced degree and beginning his teaching career.

A complete list of our social justice summit workshops can be found on our website.