Dr. Kyle Reyes
Vice President of Institutional Advancement and former Chief Inclusion Officer at Utah Valley University, author of Lenses of Humanity, and longtime practitioner focused on first-generation student access, intercultural understanding, and higher-education equity work.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 58min
EP161: Beyond the Politics: A New Way to Talk About Equity and Access, with Dr. Kyle Reyes
Dr. Kyle Reyes, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and former Chief Inclusion Officer at Utah Valley University, shares his journey from college dropout to advocate for first-generation students. He discusses his book, Lenses of Humanity, emphasizing the need to reframe equity discussions through empathy and connection. Reyes reveals practical strategies for supporting students amid anti-DEI legislation, advocating for a humanity-centric approach in education. He also reflects on the importance of resilience for educators and the impact of storytelling in fostering understanding.
Nov 27, 2024 • 48min
Lenses of Humanity: How reflection, connection, and empathy can heal our world
Dr. Kyle Reyes, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and a passionate advocate for education, shares insights from his book, Lenses of Humanity. He discusses how empathy can transform challenging moments, revealing our shared humanity. The conversation dives into the importance of intentionality in building meaningful connections and the value of personal engagement in higher education. Dr. Reyes also highlights the need for perseverance and patience in fostering authentic relationships, encouraging listeners to embrace reflection in their lives.
