This document announces a presentation titled "Bridging the Gap Between Ideal and Reality: Diversity Awareness in Action" given by Parisa Mehran on January 13th from 4:20-7:40 PM in Room 3 on the 4th floor of Campus Plaza Kyoto. The presentation will discuss Parisa's experiences changing her life and trying different ways to be a change agent to dispel stereotypes about her identity through stories of change and hope. The document questions whether educators are making as much effort as Parisa to be change agents and dispel stereotypes or if some are too comfortable with an inequitable status quo.