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Bryan Brayboy Highlight
Being nervous is so important. If I’m nervous, it means I care. If I’m nervous, it means I’m ready.
About Bryan
- I grew up in a fairly poor community, but I had a lot of support from the people around me—I knew early on that I wanted to do the same for others.
- I earned my bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- In college, I started thinking about becoming a teacher—I drew on support and advice from my professors to help guide me in the right direction to reach that goal.
- I earned both my master’s degree in intercultural communication and my doctorate in the anthropology of education from the University of Pennsylvania.
- When I first started working at Arizona State University, I spent a couple of years observing people in various roles until I realized which jobs looked best for me.
- I voiced my desire to work in specific roles and again found support from others—they helped me find appropriate training, explore different opportunities, and travel to meet leaders in the space.
- I’ve been at ASU for over thirteen years now, where I’m the vice president of social advancement and a professor—I teach an introduction to justice class as well as classes in American Indian studies.