Dr. Dejon Davis has an expansive background in education and leadership, which has been defined by his unwavering commitment to advancing academic excellence, championing inclusive practices, and fostering meaningful community connections. With over 20 years of expertise in higher education leadership, professional development, teaching, and diversity training, Dr. Davis has dedicated his career to promoting student success, driving organizational growth, and cultivating environments of inclusive excellence.

Dr. Davis holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Management from Alliant International University, an M.A. in Guidance and Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University, and a B.A. in Social Science/Organizational Leadership from Chapman University. His academic journey reflects a profound dedication to student development and equitable access to education.

In addition to his leadership experience, Dr. Davis has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in business, leadership, and intercultural studies at institutions such as the University of Maryland, Azusa Pacific University, and Hope International University and has served as a lecturer at SDSU. Through these roles, he has skillfully integrated holistic and innovative principles into curricula, equipping students with the knowledge and perspectives necessary to excel in today’s interconnected and diverse world.

Favorite Quote: You can’t lead the people if you don’t love the people. You can’t save the people if you don’t serve the people. “Dr. Cornel West”

Baramee Peper Anan, Ed.D. or Dr. Peper (he/him/his) is the Coordinated Care Advisor and Retention Specialist for the Center for Intercultural Relations (CIR) at San Diego State University, supporting the academic initiatives of the Center and the academic well-being of its undergraduate students. He also serves as the lecturer for the CIR's Multicultural Learning Community undergraduate seminar course.

Dr. Peper graduated with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Psychology from UC San Diego's Thurgood Marshall College in 2006 and went on to earn an. M.A. in Postsecondary Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Student Affairs (PELSA) from San Diego State University in 2009. After over a decade of professional experience in postsecondary education, he went on to receive an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from UC San Diego and CSU San Marcos in 2023, studying how environmental and interpersonal interactions influence the academic selections of Transgender and/or Nonbinary undergraduates.

Dr. Peper has had the opportunity to work in a variety of postsecondary education capacities, including Student Conduct, Career Services, EOP/Compact Scholars, Residential Life, Admissions, Cultural Centers, Enrollment Services, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and with the majority of his professional experience being in Academic Advising supporting undergraduate students on general education requirements, integrating experiential learning into long-term plans, and facilitating students’ progress toward degree completion.

He enjoys providing support to students and advocating for their needs while also challenging them to expand their horizons.

"We must always attempt to lift as we climb." (Angela Davis, derived from Mary Church Terrell)

"United we stand, divided they'll catch us one by one."
(Empress Jose, Oakland NGLTF Conference 2005)

"Everything we do has got to contribute to the struggle because everything they do is grinding us into dust. And we will not be ground." (Maya Angelou)

"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the person who is not afraid anymore. We have looked into the future and the future is ours.” (César E. Chávez)

"Whenever I despair, I remember that the way of truth and love has always won. There may be tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they may seem invincible, but in the end, they always fail. Think of it: always."
(Mahatma Gandhi)

Isabel Treanor is the Assistant Coordinator at the Center for Intercultural Relations at San Diego State University. She strives to create student-centered programming that uplifts marginalized and underrepresented voices on campus and provides opportunities for learning, professional development, and intersectional dialogue outside of the classroom.

Isabel holds B.A.s in Global Studies and Spanish from Elon University in North Carolina and a M.A. in International Education from the University of Alcalá de Henares in Spain. Shel has four years experience teaching ESL at bilingual K-12 schools in Spain and transitioned to working in higher education upon her return to the US. Most recently, she worked as the International Student Service Coordinator at the University of South Carolina Upstate where she coordinated events and programming for the Center for International Studies. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She is excited to be a part of the team at the Center for Intercultural Relations and the SDSU community!

A quote that resonates with Isabel and her work at the CIR is “It’s hard to keep an open mind if you don’t have an open heart” -Adam Grant.

As a Faculty Scholar for the Young Men of Color Alliance, Dr. Pope aims to help students deepen their understanding of the self and others, maximize potential, and increase motivation to persist toward degree completion. His research interests involve critical considerations of racism and equity in education, service delivery to underrepresented populations, and the study of organizational structures and participant outcomes in the justice setting. As a non-traditional student, he transferred from San Diego Mesa College before earning Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Education from SDSU. He then earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University in 2018. He works with the Office of Restorative Practices to build and strengthen relationships across the SDSU community.

Meaningful quote: "All need a sense of somebodiness, a feeling of dignity, purpose, and meaning in this short life."

- Dr. Pope

Degree Program: M.A. in PELSA (Postsecondary Educational Leadership & Student Affairs)
Hometown: Delano, CA (USA)
Career Goals: I want to work in higher education as an advisor

Major(s): Public Health
Minor(s): Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
Cocurricular Activities: Student Union Starbucks Barista; Public Relations Chair with SDSU Students for Public Health
Graduating:
2025

Major(s): Marketing - IMC
Minor(s): Theater
Current Year: Third Year
Cocurricular Activities: SDSU Athletics Marketing Intern, Commissioner for Marketing and Communications Committee (AS)
Graduating: 
Mary, 2026
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Self-Care Practices: Journaling
Hobbies / Passions: Theater!
Most Important Values: Representation, Community, Love!
Career Goals: Marketing Director in the Entertainment Industry

Major(s): Sociology 
Minor(s): Counseling and Social Change 
Cocurricular Activities: Internship with Youth Mental Health Academy; Executive board member for Delight (SDSU Christian Club)
Graduating: Spring Semester, May 2025 
Hometown: Lakewood, CA (USA)
Self-Care Practices: Watching movies, reading, walking
Hobbies / Passions: Watching movies, reading, working out
Most Important Values: Respect, loyalty, honesty
Career Goals: To pursue a Masters Degree in School Counseling and become a high school counselor

* First-Gen Student *

Major(s): International Business- Japanese/Asia
Minor(s): Honors Interdisciplinary Studies
Current Year: Second-Year
Cocurricular Activities: Women In Business; Japanese Student Associate; Black Business Society; International Business Society
Graduating: Spring, 2027
Hometown: Tamagawa, Japan
Fun Fact(s): I learned how to ride a unicycle before I learned how to ride a bike
Self-Care Practices: indulge in skin care, listening to R&B, spending time with my friends, watching a comfort show
Hobbies / Passions: Arts and crafts (painting, pottery, jewelry making), traveling and discovering new places, baking, photography, folding origami
Favorite Quote: "Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.” -Maya Angelou
Most Important Values: Empathy, integrity, and dependability
Career Goals:  International Relations Director for a multinational company or a Foreign Service Officer in Management

Multicultural Learning Community (MLC) Peer Mentor

Multicultural Learning Community (MLC) Peer Mentor