As the first woman and first Latinx president in Macalester’s history, Dr. Suzanne Rivera knows that academic excellence and inclusion go hand-in-hand; you don’t need a well-tread path to get where you want to go. In this expansive interview, Dr. Rivera talks about her own experiences, how they have informed her leadership, and what higher education institutions can do to authentically promote inclusivity—for the benefit of all. Life After Now is brought to you by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.