Professor Leander Lacy connects with Dr. Rickey Frierson to discuss the academic institutions that are producing the future leaders in natural resources. Dr. Frierson is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Colorado State University. They discuss navigating natural resources departments and integrating DEI for faculty and staff. 

Episode Highlights: 

4:35 - Recruiting diverse students/talent

17:12 - When you are not the DEI expert

23:57 - Dr. Frierson’s journey into natural resources 

31:12 - Leander’s journey into natural resources

36:15 - Success for DEI in academics

40:10 - Dr. Frierson’s vision