I am an academic advisor in theCollege of Environmental Design (CED). I work to empower all students to find their voice and advocate for themselves. As part of the CED’s diversity initiatives, I oversee the CED Admissions Ambassadors. CED Ambassadors aid in the college’s effort to increase the visibility of CED related fields, especially to underrepresented communities, encouraging them to apply and commit to an undergraduate degree program. The program was not created to solely recruit prospective students, but also as a leadership development opportunity for our current students. In their training, we talk about diversity, identity, and privilege as they relate to the outreach work we do. The program is one of the CED’s contributions to the campus-wide efforts to make UC Berkeley a safe and inclusive place for people from all different backgrounds.