Jose Aceves-Salvador

I am a fourth-year PhD student at Harvard Medical School in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program. I am originally from Los Angeles, CA, and I moved to Boston for undergrad. As a first-generation college student, I studied biology and chemistry at MIT, where I was involved in different outreach programs in the Office of Engineering Outreach Programs as well as student groups such as the Leadership Training Institute. 

I am a diversity and inclusion fellow because I believe that embracing diverse perspectives enriches our academic experience, challenging us to think critically and creatively. Fostering inclusion and belonging on our campus lends itself to creating engaging learning environments and creating supportive spaces where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. My goal is to support affinity groups and their initiatives throughout the year while also coordinating with the EDIB office to address the unmet needs of the community.