Angel B. Pérez is the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Pitzer College. He believes that education can provide transformational experiences for students from all backgrounds. As a first-generation college student from a low-income background, Pérez understands the struggles that underrepresented students face. As the Dean of Admissions, Pérez ensures that Pitzer recruits a diverse student body through outreach to schools and organizations serving students of color, low-income students, and first-generation students. Pérez advocates for policies that improve college access and aims to change the system through his leadership role.