Representation and Capacity Building in Music and Arts Education : Dr. Roque (Rocky) Diaz (Senior Director of DEI @ MacPhail Center for Music)

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A thoughtful conversation with Dr. Roque (Rocky) Diaz as we explore representation and capacity building in music and arts education.
Dr. Roque Diaz is the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MacPhail Center of Music and the founder of Progressing Forward LLC, a consultancy specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Arts and Culture sector. He's dedicated to promoting representation and inclusivity, serving as the Equity and Diversity Chair for the Minnesota Music Educators Association, contributing to national committees, and performing as a trumpeter in renowned orchestras and Broadway shows. Roque is described as a passionate, persistent, and astute leader, committed to advancing DEI in arts education. Outside of his professional life, he's an avid collector of Transformers with over 500 action figures and enjoys crafting epic war stories with his son on weekends.
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Dedication: I dedicate this journey to my beautiful son, you get to be whoever you want to be. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. As the wise Kermit the frog once said, “Life is like a movie, write your own ending.” And to any other historically excluded and marginalized person, this podcast conversation is dedicated to us. We are the global majority. We are here. We have always been here. Let our voices and lived experiences resonate freely. - Dr. Roque Diaz
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Hosted by: Jolene Mei ([e-mail])
Produced by: Madhu Nair ([e-mail])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.
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