Adrienne G. Andrews Oral History Interview

Oral history interview by Mary Heers with Adrienne G. Andrews. Topics include: Her twelve-year career in social justice and diversity at Weber State University, including work with Ogden City; Working with community partners; Facilitating a series of community talks about issues of race; Racial microaggression; Being a member of the Utah MLK Human Rights Commission; Working with local law enforcement to build community networks; Her desire to be an attorney growing up, but discovering her love for advocacy: Actively pursuing a doctorate degree through the University of Utah; Being deliberate in building community relationships; Writing a monthly commentary for the Standard Examiner; The increase of female leadership in the area; Her love of Ogden, and her belief that embracing a shared humanity opens up endless possibilities.

Ms. Adrienne Andrews works as Weber State University's chief diversity officer. She has held various diversity-related positions at Weber State University for the last 12 years. She also was selected to serve on Ogden City's new diversity commission. She is also a member of the Utah MLK Human Rights Commission. She talks about her work and her passion in uniting community through inclusion, conversation and understanding.