She/Her

In her powerful presentation SPIT, professional speaker Diana Mucci raises awareness of racial injustice, promotes the values of inclusivity, and helps all to embrace and celebrate diversity. By performing a skit of a real-life incident in which she was bullied as a youth due to her race, Diana gives a relatable and eye-opening account of what it's like to grow up as a student of color. From being placed in a remedial reading group simply for being bilingual, to being spit on and bullied, Diana rose to become Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, and the first in her family to graduate college. Her story motivates and inspires others to see how they too can achieve their dreams despite any obstacles, while also addressing:

• The difference between bias, discrimination and racism
• The power of understanding, accepting, and embracing your identity
• The perspective and richness multicultural students bring to the classroom
• How to react and interact with our multiethnic peers/students and celebrate diversity as an asset
• How being culturally responsive sets us up for success in life