Vicente Román (he/him/él) is a residential education leader from Baldwin Park, CA, and a proud first-generation professional. He holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley and an M.Ed. from USC. Vicente's work combines strategic vision with culturally responsive approaches to foster belonging, accountability, and holistic growth for both scholars and staff. He builds systems where underrepresented voices are heard, valued, and uplifted. Outside of work, Vicente enjoys volunteering, attending movie screenings, and playing Pokémon Go.