Mr. Philip McAdoo has a vast wealth of experience with diversity, both on a personal level (being black and gay) and stemming from his professional career on Broadway. His goal as Pace’s Director of Diversity, in particular, is to help students “see peoples’ differences as powerful, positive assets instead of negative flaws.” Beginning in college, Mr. McAdoo endured subtle forms of discrimination, hindering his ability to jumpstart his acting career. Nevertheless, a firm grounding in sports, strong friendships, and ultimately serendipity led him to the influential job he currently holds, not to mention providing for plenty of fun along the way.
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