Michelle Ramos: “From Ballerina to Boss: The Power of a Non-Traditional Resume,” Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Duesenberg Recital Hall, Center for the Arts

Michelle Ramos, Ph.D., is the executive director of Alternate Roots, a regional arts service organization championing social and economic justice. In addition to being a licensed attorney and holding a Ph.D. in cultural psychology, she has committed her career to serving communities and individuals adversely impacted by issues of race, gender, disability, class, socioeconomics, inequitable laws and systemic oppression.