 My name is Dr. Jacqueline Gatson, and I am the Associate Director of the Minority Engineering Program. I mentor black engineers. I teach, recruit, and advise black engineers. I am inspired by black engineers, and I advocate for black engineers. At MEP, we are a family. We laugh together and cry together. We are a safe space, both figuratively and literally. However, outside of MEP walls, a lot of students do not feel like they belong. I will use my role to continue to advocate for an equitable student experience. And I will use my seat at the table and bill tables where they do not exist to promote positive change.