
I'm a higher education professional with nearly seven years of experience at The University of Texas at Austin. I started as a student employee in 2019 and went on to roles in first-year and transfer student support, academic advising, and graduate program coordination. I hold an M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy and a B.S. in Communication Studies, both from UT Austin.
My work centers on nontraditional, pregnant, and parenting students. I create tools and trainings that help campuses understand the barriers these students face, including The Graduation Challenge, a board game for professional development.
Before higher education, I worked at the American Cancer Society for five years and volunteered there for fifteen, supporting people affected by cancer.
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