Jordan Acker (https://regents.umich.edu/regents/jordan-b-acker/) , the first University of Michigan Regent who graduated from the University in the 21st century, is a ball of fire. Part of the Obama White House, and a part of former Homeland Security Director (https://www.dhs.gov/archive/person/janet-napolitano) and current University of California System President (https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/university-california-president-janet-napolitano-announces-decision-step-down-next-year) Janet Napolitano's homeland and cybersecurity team, Acker brings deep understanding of the important role the Regents (https://regents.umich.edu) play in the life of campus and in Ann Arbor. Our wide ranging discussion included the recent #BlackLivesMatter protests on campus, athlete social protests,, and why Jim Harbaugh is the right football coach for UM.