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The (OPC) has selected Gustavo Nascimento, assistant director of enrollment and engagement in the , as the recipient of its administrative fellowship program.

Nascimento will conduct a project to advance two of OPC’s strategic areas of impact: community-building and professional development.

Last semester, OPC invited staff members to apply for the fellowship as part of its commitment to promote a campus that is welcoming to all while providing professional development and leadership opportunities for mid-level staff.

“This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for staff members to advance a project that may fall outside of their primary role, while strategically advancing the University’s broader efforts to create a welcoming environment,” says Vice President for People and Culture Mary Grace Almandrez.

Nascimento is developing a project that will explore how intergenerational differences influence communication, leadership and collaboration.

“The goal of this project is to strengthen intergenerational collaboration across the institution by equipping staff with practical tools to navigate differences and improve team dynamics, and create a more supportive and connected workplace environment,” says Nascimento.

Titled “Leading Across Generations,” the project aligns with Nascimento’s lifelong commitment and professional passion to foster inclusive environments where staff, administrators and students feel valued and understood.

The topic is especially timely as today’s workforce in higher education spans across multiple generations, each with its own communication styles, expectations and perspectives.

“It is critical to foster effective collaboration, employee engagement and supportive cultures as institutions adapt to changing dynamics and an evolving student population,” says Nascimento.

In addition to his primary role, Nascimento also serves as chair of the Culture and Strategic Initiatives Council in the School of Architecture.

—Story by Rachel Scalisi