Eduardo González, Jr. is a statewide Diversity Specialist for Cornell University Cooperative Extension.  In this capacity, a key area of focus for Mr. González is assisting staff, managers, administrators and their respective organizations in developing the awareness, understanding and skills needed to support and/or provide leadership in organizational change efforts on diversity.  He is a Lead Facilitator in the Opening Doors Diversity Project. Eduardo is also a Youth Development Specialist with the Family and Youth Development program at Cornell University Cooperative Extension - New York City. 

His experience and expertise in the field of youth development and education spans over 20 years with diverse adult and youth audiences. His work as a youth professional has been focused on working in partnership with youth to develop the skills, competencies and personal attributes to become empowered citizens-in-the-present.

Eduardo holds a Bachelor’s in Human Services and a Masters in Public Administration from Pace University. Mr. González is a past fellow of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation International Fellowship in Community Development sponsored by Partners of the Americas.  He is a Certified Diversity Professional and holds a certificate in Diversity Management from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.