What is Guerrilla DEI?
Hello! I'm Alston Rousseau, and my Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) IDST-499 Capstone Project, Guerrilla DEI, tackles the urgent crisis of diversity, equity, and inclusion in America. At this moment, organizations nationwide are actively dismantling DEI programs, while the federal government emboldens white supremacy, leaving hiring managers isolated in the fight for workplace equity.
My research leverages interdisciplinary insights from World Studies, Organizational Development, and Psychology to provide actionable, proven methods that individual managers can implement immediately, even without broader organizational backing.
My goal is to empower everyday leaders to sustain equity and belonging in their teams through targeted interventions like inclusive job descriptions, diverse finalist selection, and bias-resistant hiring techniques.
Join me in taking a stand—right now, one hire at a time.
- Sat Jhaj, AVP of Infrastructure & Operations
"Alston truly stands out as a people manager. He pairs technical prowess with steady, supportive leadership, and any organization would gain from his inclusive, data-driven approach."
- Dr Kristen Moore Brown, Ed.D.
"Alston consistently demonstrated a rare combination of intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and leadership potential related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."
- Albert Tagoe, Director, IT Education
"Alston has a knack for bringing people together—a rare soft skill, exceedingly so for an IT professional. Whoever has him on their team can tackle just about any obstacle."
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