Juan Rios uses a traumatic memory of displacement from childhood to understand the vital role of an inclusive community. He uses that memory and an understanding of his own dual consciousness as a university professor and member of the local community to give voice to those who are too often designed out of spaces. Only when we demand that institutions recognize themselves as members of a community can radical inclusion be achieved. As a practitioner scholar, I believe in the importance of integrating our theoretical knowledge to our practice in the field of Social Work. It is my academic mission to ensure our students are constantly applying scholastic thought with applied learning. My experience is both in non-profit and government sectors and presently the Clinical Director of a multiservice specialty practice and serves as a clinical consultant to community mental health agencies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx