Our lived experiences shape who we are and the work we do. As a Consultant, Arthur Breese is responsible for leading strategy and learning experiences for clients. His spark for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was ignited twice in his life. During his freshman year at Temple University, his roommate was from China and spoke limited English. Though Arthur wanted to switch rooms initially, his parents told him to embrace the opportunity. He knew what it felt like to be excluded and Adam’s experience reminded him of his own. As the only child of color in his grade school, he was bullied because of his race and perceived sexual orientation. Throughout that first semester, it felt like he and Adam were on a collision course until the first holiday break where Adam went home with Arthur for Thanksgiving. This lived experience taught him more than any course in his undergraduate course curriculum. He learned how crucial it was for him to understand and listen to different perspectives and he knew that his career was going to be dedicated to inclusion.