Criminal Illegal Who Lied His Way Into Superintendent Gig Reportedly Banked Off DEI Initiatives

A criminal illegal migrant who faked a doctoral degree reportedly ran a side gig that banked off diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at various school districts.

🛂Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyanese national living unlawfully in the country who was paid a six-figure salary as the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, in September. While employed as a superintendent, Roberts also worked as a consultant and speaker for a Kansas City-based company, Lively Paradox, that offers DEI-related services, according to the Associated Press.

As the Guyanese illegal migrant hopped from one district to another during his career in education, contract work for Lively Paradox followed, according to the AP. The consulting firm was awarded tens of thousands of dollars in contracts from school districts where he landed leadership roles.

Roberts’ association with Lively Paradox — which offers leadership coaching and inclusivity training — grew successful during a period when many organizations were championing DEI initiatives, according to the AP’s investigation. The consulting company’s client base was largely in districts where Roberts obtained leadership positions.

ICE arrested Roberts on Sep. 26 during a targeted operation in Iowa. At the time of his apprehension, agents found him in possession of a loaded handgun, a fixed blade hunting knife and $3,000 in cash. Details of his arrest and illegal