This talk acknowledges the challenges of preconceived notions and their impact our realities. Our individual realities are directly impacted by the perceptions of the world around us. Whether we like it or not, we each must manage our own worlds navigating through perceptions and preconceived notions.

Diaz is the Chief Executive Officer of STEP2 and has operated as a grant writer, consultant, and political advocate. He served for 4 years on the National Advisory Committee for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, currently the Treasurer of Nevada AADAPTS and served for four years as a consultant to the Cultural Competency and Diversity Network in Washington, DC. He served for four years an instructor for the University of Nevada Reno, sits on the Advisory Board for the KNPB, and the Community ReEntry Program of Nevada. His most rewarding and challenging hours come volunteering as a SYFL coach along with Depoali Middle School and Damonte Youth Basketball.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx