Dr. Roque Diaz is a pioneering first-generation neurodivergent Puerto Rican who has built a distinguished career in leadership, administration, scholarship, and performance across nonprofit arts organizations, higher education, and K-12 education. As the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MacPhail Center for Music, he champions initiatives to foster a more inclusive community, drawing from his personal experiences as a person of color in predominantly white spaces. An esteemed trumpeter, Dr. Diaz has performed with major international orchestras, showcasing his talents in various musical genres. Beyond performance, he is a leading DEI Arts and Culture Consultant, dedicated to reimagining arts organizations by decentering white prominence and building structures that support DEI growth.