Rore Yanzon (they/them/theirs) is an educator and community builder whose work is rooted in their intersectional experience as a first generation, queer immigrant from the Philippine diaspora. They are excited to serve as the new director of the Multicultural Center at Simmons University, and look forward to getting to know the campus community.
Yanzon calls Seattle, WA home where they received their Master of Education in Student Development Administration at Seattle University, and their Bachelor of Arts in American Cultural Studies and Sociology at Western Washington University. Their experience in higher education has been centered around supporting and advocating for the experiences of historically marginalized students. They have organized and facilitated conferences, workshops, and dialogues around identity development, community building, and anti-racism.
Yanzon firmly believes in the power of storytelling, and education as the practice of freedom.
Rore Yanzon in the News
Celebrating First-Generation Graduates
Simmons University’s first annual First-Generation Graduation Ceremony was held on May 11, a joint event presented by the Multicultural Center and First to FINish, the First-Generation Student Support Program that provides resources and guidance for students.
Shout-outs from Students and Alums
Community Immersion and Everyday Leadership
Africana studies and international relations major Alexandra “Ale” Huamán ’26 reflects on four years at Simmons: getting involved in the Boston community, being a Barbara Lee Fellow, and studying abroad to name a few of the activities she packed in.