Equity and Inclusion Staff
Vice President of Equity and Inclusion
As Vice President, Trumanue leads the Equity and Inclusion Division and the whole Minneapolis College organization on its continued journey to becoming an anti-racist institution. By engaging the whole campus community, his vision and strategic planning is guiding progress toward creating a climate that promotes inclusive excellence while examining institutional practices through an anti-racist lens. Contact Equity & Inclusion.
Program Coordinator
Aubrey grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and is a member of Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. She graduated from South Dakota State University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology.
As a new resident to Minnesota, Aubrey enjoys spending time exploring the Land of 10,000 lakes. When she is not by the water, she likes to indulge in the multitude of food choices that the Twin Cities has to offer.
Aubrey has a passion of working with and supporting students from college exploration to graduation. Excited to be in the role of the American Indian Success Coordinator, Aubrey is looking forward to connecting with the Minneapolis College community and serving as a bridge for success for the Indigenous and Native American students at the college.
Program Coordinator
Latinos Unidos for College and Higher Achievement (LUCHA)
As a first-generation, daughter of Mexican immigrants, Sagrario grew up taking on many responsibilities. Of all the responsibilities she took on—being a third parent to her younger brother, coaching her parents through the naturalization process, and supporting her parents through their job search and professional development—her passion lied in empowering her family (her younger brother especially) to be ambitious with their dreams and professional goals.
Raised in a predominantly white neighborhood in suburban Minnesota, Sagrario faced the cultural tugs of two worlds; distanced from the cultural hub of her Mexican community in the city, she longed for connection to her heritage as she strived to fit into dominant culture. Still learning to embrace the nexus that is her identity, Sagrario is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment for Latinx students to celebrate, (re)connect, and (re)claim their cultural identity.
During her undergraduate career, Sagrario was able to put her passion to work as a board member for Mi Gente Latinx Student Cultural Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. She is excited to continue her passion at Minneapolis College!
In her free time, Sagrario enjoys going on walks around Lake Bde Maka Ska and making collages with recycled magazines, celebration cards, and newspaper. She’s always looking for book recommendations, so feel free to send any her way!
Program Coordinator
African American Education Empowerment Program (AME)
Terra Brister
Terra Brister uses she/her pronouns. She is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Terra is the first person in her family to graduate from college. She received a Bachelor’s in Science in 2015 from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, studying Sociology.
In 2019, Terra received a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Kansas. Important facts about Terra are that she comes from a small and mighty family, she is an Auntie, she enjoys reading in a hammock, and cooking! Her book recommendation would be “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett.
Terra has worked in education and youth programs throughout her professional career. The majority of Terra’s professional experience has been spent supporting, working with, and advocating for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with various intersecting identities. Her favorite part of working with students is seeing students smile, laugh, and win. It reminds her of why she chose to work in education. Her passion is rooted in supporting students to achieve their dreams and goals while always centering joy.
Program Coordinator
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Recruitment & Empowerment
Peter is Hmong-Laotian American and was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He grew up in both Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Peter is committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence through advocacy, education, and action. For BIPOC students to be successful, he believes that educational institutions and leaders need to understand who they are, celebrate their heritage, and invest in their overall growth. His passion is increasing DEI awareness and guidance that can inspire real change and positive impact for BIPOC students’ journey in higher education.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education – double minor in: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate and Youth Ministry from Crown College (St. Bonifacius, MN) and a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis on Management at Bethel University (Saint Paul, MN).
Peter is married to his wife, and they have four children together. In his free time, Peter enjoys watching and playing sports: basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball. One of his favorite quotes is from former UCLA Basketball Head Coach John Wooden, “Talent will get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” He also loves to travel and have spent some memorable time in ASIA! To highlight some destinations, Peter has been to Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Equity & Inclusion
Sadee Nyx (They/Them) is an artist and writer. They have an associate degree in liberal arts with a focus in psychology and sociology. They are passionate about mental health advocacy and representing marginalized communities. Sadee is the Visual Arts Editor for Sage Cigarettes Magazine and the author of Pupa: Growth & Metamorphosis (Alien Buddha Press) and Magic Lives In Girls (kith books).