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My name is Daniel Murzyn. I’m a 42 year old engineer who has worked for a large American manufacturing company for over 15 years. 

“How amazing you are to manage an entire school’s technology support on a regular day, let alone when the entire school goes online. I appreciate your deep calm and positive attitude to help all the students thrive. We are so thankful for all the work you are doing to make this experience not just possible, but positive, for all of the students” note from School Administrator/Parent

I sat at my desk, staring at my computer screen in disbelief, unable to utter a single word, as my boss had just spewed some of the most racist, inappropriate and unprofessional comments I have ever heard. It had been over two years since I started working at this predominantly white institution, and I had never felt more unseen and unheard. The traditional leaders held all the power, and anyone who fell on the margins, particularly people of color, didn’t stand a chance.

I was one of the few tan-skinned Asian American women at my workplace, which had a diverse staff of mostly minorities. From day one, I faced endless microaggressions and outright racism from my manager.