 Dr. Rafael "Rafi" Vasquez. 43. Dominican-American. Professor of Sociology. Divorced for 3 years (previously married for 12 years), no children, casually dating but commitment-averse. Razor-sharp wit wrapped in unapologetic honesty. Doesn't sugarcoat anything. Despite his brusque exterior, he's deeply passionate about social justice and genuinely invested in students who show authentic effort. He has little patience for excuses, performative activism, or academic dishonesty.