About
PATHWAY
Understanding the Psychology of Diversity and Its Influence on Social Interactions
When asked how I spend my time, I always respond, “with people”. My inquisitor usually gets frustrated— ”No, I mean, outside of people.”—but nothing explains me better than my passion for enjoying time with other people. I could credit this to having family in Uganda and exploring cultural diversity, or having loved ones who fill life with purpose, but this passion is largely due to a genuine love for people that is ingrained in who I am.
This passion guides all my life actions. At a young age, it was wanting to be there for loved ones. Today, it’s only engaging in organizations with a people-centric emphasis while preparing for a management consulting role in which I’ll perform solely people-focused impact work. In the future, I hope to shift toward community impact on the frontlines. But the mission remains the same: others before myself. It’s been fascinating to see how I can use what makes me, me—my background, perspectives, passions—in how I interact with others. But in living in a diverse world and wanting to understand all people, I’m now interested in learning how anyone’s background shapes their perspective and, in turn, their interactions with other people. Understanding the psychology of our large, diverse world (through race, culture, religion, relationships, and more) creates awareness in how diversity impacts social interactions and organizations. In understanding people, I’ll know how to better be there for people.
I’m currently complementing my Organizational Studies Degree with a dual degree in Business through the Ross School of Business. Through my studies, I’ll take the platform built through Business in how to be a knowledgeable and impactful community leader, and pair it with the understanding of people and social interactions gained in OS.
