Academics

I entered Roger Williams University as a Business major interested in Marketing, but my path and career aspirations changed significantly over the course of my experience.  Realizing my interest in pursuing a career in student affairs, I changed my major to Psychology, appreciating the rigor and professionalism that founded my collegiate experience through my introductory business and economics courses.  I intentionally sought out educational experiences that provided me a well-rounded foundation, declaring a minor in Communication and a Core Concentration in Philosophy.  I utilized elective courses to better contextually understand American educational systems and cultural factors impacting students.

Given my experience in the Northeast at a small, private, liberal arts institution, I realized to fully benefit from my graduate studies and experience in student affairs, I needed to branch out.  I sought a large, research-one institution, and decided to pursue a M.S. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University.  Recognizing my interest as a practitioner, I placed a strong emphasis on the opportunity to attain a broad understanding of the many areas student affairs encapsulates, including law, assessment, business and finance, student development theory, and counseling, among other areas.  Ironically, I have also “found a home” in my Business roots, utilizing one of my elective courses by taking a course through the Mays’ Business school in Organizational Behavior to expand upon our coursework related to working with adult groups.