“Among the conversations on Asian and Asian American scholarship, Dr. Nicholas Hartlep in an amazing voice for our generation. I really appreciated his thoughtful and intentional engagement with Iowa State University faculty and staff on ‘types of silence.’ Silence and inaction are powerful tools that we each hold. One’s ability to align with, shift, and potentially/intentionally transform the thinking of the person you are with can all informed by the ways in which one chooses to use their silence—what you don’t say and what you don’t do can be an even more powerful insight into who you are than what you do say and do.  Learning and growing from his teachings has shifted the way I think about the impact of silence.”

“Nicholas was one of the most brilliant students I've ever had and he had a true passion to provide true meaning of education to young students. His passion to find the best way to teach young students, especially culturally struggling students. He won't stop looking for methods to teach students efficiently with a true teacher's heart.”

"Dr. Nicholas Hartlep is remarkable presenter that ties education concerning historical and current racial, political, social, and economic settings with actionable solutions that can benefit all populations. His groundbreaking research and insightful contributions have not only advanced knowledge but serves as an inspiration and direction for practitioner and academic alike. It was an honor to have him teach emergency managers how to recognize their biases and strive to make policy and procedural improvements that can positively impact their service to the Asian American population and all their intersections."