“Not only did Christian build community connections for the Port through his social media programming, but he co-founded the API Employee Resource Group and has been an influential leader in the DEI/ERG space here and beyond. It comes as no surprise that Christian will remain connected and devoted to the API community, especially in his role as President of the API Forward nonprofit, so we can all be hopeful of our paths crossing.”

“Christian has been a continual source of compassion and support for the Port and the LGBTQ+ ERG in particular. He was a huge part of keeping the group going through the pandemic when it was really hard to foster connections. Thank you for being a magical human.”

“Christian Aniciete is a rare gift to his community. He gives unselfishly to anyone who requests his assistance and many he has never met. His passion for service and unwavering belief in the potential good of all people radiates from his actions and speech. He is the type of person that makes me believe it is possible for one person to truly make a difference and often without his knowledge, brings inspiration to those who may be questioning their purpose or worth.”

“Christian pushes us to always keep students at the forefront of our decisions and our promotions modern and relevant. He is a national leader in his profession and strives to keep PSU on the leading of social media technology.”

“Christian has been single handedly responsible for making Portland State’s social media presence the most vibrant in Oregon higher education. He possesses the ability to communicate via social media channels in a way that is both engaging and professional - a true accomplishment. He connects with students, high profile alumni and community members and elevates the PSU identity across a variety of communication platforms. I would highly recommend Christian as an insightful communicator who is well versed in all digital best practices”

“Christian is likely the most respected student in our school by both faculty and students...He is truly extraordinary and deserves honors, awards and scholarships...I’ve never seen him do a poor job at anything. I can remember Xeroxing his homework and printing it for other students to use as a model. He is utterly responsible and trustworthy. For a young man his age, he is remarkably mature and reflective. But he also has a great sense of humor and fun and is able to work with all types of people.”

“It was so fun to work with Christian and watch him grow from an ambitious new college grad to a social media master and higher ed mover and shaker. He will go far and I’m honored to have been part of his start. He is still bringing thousands together — maybe hundreds of thousands!”

“Christian was an exceptional student in many ways. First, his intellectual capacity is superior to the vast majority of his peers. Second, he has an emotional maturity well beyond his years. Third and this is perhaps the most outstanding quality he possesses, Christian is a committed and engaged student. Already a freshman, he was displaying advanced writing and communication skills. In addition, his critical thinking skills and analytical ability were as high as I have seen in many graduating seniors...It would be impossible to exaggerate the great promise Christian brings.”

“Christian is exactly the type of student who will excel in the businessworld: inquisitive, resourceful and a great work ethic. His enthusiasm for social media as a business tool is a plus!”

“Christian has single-handedly made the University’s social media presence one of the most vibrant in the Pacific Northwest. While managing the University’s social properties, Facebook fans increased by 900 percent (3,000 to 30,000) and Twitter followers increased by 633 percent (1,500 to 11,000). He also launched and supported several platforms including Foursquare, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr, and YouTube all with great success.”

“Christian is an exceptionally talented professional... We admire his leadership and everything he has achieved for the PSU campus and community by far. Christian has not only advanced PSU’s progress towards meeting its diversity goals, he also created a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for PSU students and the Portland community.”

“Christian is a dedicated and energetic colleague with excellent social media insights...He is very professional, dependable, and I regard his interest and enthusiasm with respect.”

“Christian Aniciete has been a tireless champion of social sustainability by creating a more inclusive sustainability community by dismantling positions of privilege, highlighting marginalized perspectives, encouraging collaboration among people from diverse backgrounds, and never being afraid even to be the sole voice to advocate for social justice, equity and progressive change.”

“Christian is a brilliant, innovative, and hard-working individual. It is rare to come across someone with as much ambition, drive, and sheer talent as Christian. He will go a long way, where ever his path takes him.”