The Office of the President, together with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence, extends heartfelt gratitude, admiration, and warmest CONGRATULATIONS to Tevin Foster, Associate Director of Digital Content, and Michelle Torres-Ventura, Bioscience Major and SGA President, on being honored with the 2025 President's DEI Award. This award celebrates individuals who exemplify the values of inclusivity, equity, and community through enriching FSC's campus culture with a commitment to creating positive change and unparalleled determination to setting these ideals in motion.
Tevin Foster: As the Associate Director of Digital Content, and gifted in his craft, Tevin has approached each project and initiative with compassion and beautifully showcased FSC's diverse student body and their incredible stories of hard work, drive, and success. Through his work he has brought visibility and voice to the lived experiences that make our campus so vibrant and unique. His dedication as a caring and knowledgeable mentor has left lasting impressions on the students who admire his work and determination. Tevin is truly one of a kind and has consistently shared his passion for bringing the FSC community together, treating everyone equitably, with respect, and capturing authentic narratives that reflect the richness of life and identity. Tevin's steadfast drive as a champion of positive change, has led him to make a difference in his community as well. Most recently, he presented his latest project, "Race vs Culture: The Black Experience," a powerful new documentary that explores identity, division, and unity within the Black community.
Michelle Torres-Ventura: As FSC's SGA President and Bioscience major, Michelle's unwavering commitment to fostering a more inclusive and supportive campus community is truly inspiring. Serving as President of the FSC Student Government Association, she serves as a powerful voice for the student body, advocating for the needs of underrepresented students and driving meaningful policy changes that have improved access to academic resources, expanded mental health support, and enriched cultural programming across campus. Michelle is a First-Gen Latina student and an unprecedented leader who exemplifies the transformative strength of representation in STEM. FSC extends its warmest gratitude for your unyielding dedication to making positive change throughout the campus community.