Welcome Desmond Harvey to the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. Desmond is an Academic Advisor for Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE). In this episode, Desmond discusses his experience attending an HBCU and its impact on his present day leadership style. As an advisor at UC Riverside, Desmond emphasizes the importance of facilitating a culture of mentorship amongst his students. Listen, as Desmond speaks on the events that influenced his career of melding engineering and student guidance.