The Rose-Hulman Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series is designed to promote a culture of inclusiveness and sensitivity by providing opportunities to hear from world-renowned scholars, dignitaries, and personalities in meaningful conversations about diversity, in all its dimensions.

Derreck Kayongo is the founder of the Global Soap Project, which recycles used hotel soap and redistributes it to impoverished populations around the world. In creating this global humanitarian initiative, he demonstrated that a simple, yet novel idea has the power to transform the lives of millions. His passion for helping others and commitment to innovative thinking previously earned him the role of CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Most recently Derreck has joined the board of trustees for Helen Keller International, an organization committed to improving the sight of vulnerable populations around the world.

Derreck will be speaking in Hatfield Hall from 11:05 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.