Graduate Assistants

In my role, I develop and facilitate career programs that aim to help graduate students (master’s and doctoral) and postdoctoral fellows with their career exploration and preparation. I enjoy seeing various career choices unfolded for graduate students and postdocs through our signature career events such as Expand Your Career Options, Employer Insights, and Navigating U.S. Job & Internship Search. I also love exploring and learning different ways that help enhance user-friendly experience in online career training and curriculum. As a doctoral student in the Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy program with a concentration in Adult Learning, I enjoy making connections and applying what I learn from my academic program to career projects.

Bio

Hometown: Guangdong, China

Things I enjoy: When I’m not working or studying, I like reading to my preschooler, making up silly songs with her, practicing ukulele, and taking a walk with my husband.

Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Doctor of Philosophy, Adult Learning
Favorite Project: Qualitative research paper on adult students’ challenges and support received in online courses during the pandemic

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Master of Arts, Applied English Linguistics
Favorite Project: Social linguistic project on languages and identity

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Favorite Experience: Being a volunteer teacher for elementary school students in a rural district in Hainan, China

Previous Roles

• Blended Learning Specialist – The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
• Instructor – The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
• Mobile Learning Content Developer – Tung Wah College, Hong Kong, China
• Language Ambassador – Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

In my role at the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, I work with the Career Everywhere team! Career Everywhere works to infuse career in all facets of a student’s university experience through on campus jobs, clubs and extracurricular activities, and classes. Career Everywhere provides students with the resources and guidance regardless of where they are in their career journey. 

I am getting my masters in Speech Language Pathology. I love being able to interact with others and making a difference in the way they communicate! I went to UConn for my undergraduate studies as well where I was fortunate enough to work at the Information Center at the Student Union. It allowed me to gain experience in customer service and learn more about UConn which ultimately made me want to continue my education here!  

Bio: 

Hometown: Trumbull, CT 

Things I Enjoy: eating, traveling, hosting and planning events, running, playing pickleball and spending time with my friends and family.  

Advice to students: Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way even if it may not align with your major or career path! You never know what skills and experiences you will gain that will be transferable to your career path.  

Education: 

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 

Bachelor’s or Arts, Speech Language and Hearing Students & Human Development and Family Studies  

Previous Roles: 

• Information Center Attendant – UConn Student Union, Storrs, CT 

In my role at the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, I focus on planning, creating, and implementing programs and events that explore how students’ identities influence their career development. This includes organizing employer and alumni panels, workshops, webinars, presentations, and networking events. Additionally, I write blog posts and create social media content highlighting various aspects of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. I also help develop learning modules and courses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics. I also provide career coaching, with a focus on serving the diverse affinity communities that we support.

I am a member of the Center’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, where I collaborate with an amazing team to organize career events for our Affinity Communities.

As a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, I actively promote comprehensive programs and policies that foster shared prosperity and social justice. I am dedicated to ensuring that everyone is included in our collective efforts to create a better world.

Starting this Fall 2024, I will be pursuing a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) at UConn. I am thrilled to support and see students succeeding and thriving in their career journeys.

Bio

Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

Things I enjoy: When I’m not working, I enjoy watching sports, traveling, volunteering, and cooking delicious Nigerian delicacies.

Advice to students: Be intentional about your career and future goals. The time to start planning is now, not when you leave school. Have fun and do deep work. Be kind to yourself and shoot for the stars. I am rooting for you!

Education

University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Favorite Project: Cofounding and being the first president of a student-based organization known as the International Affairs Student Association, our mission was focused on understanding, education, and advocating for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria.

Previous Roles

• Human Resources and Admin Officer – Junior Achievement Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria
• Recruiter – FATE Foundation, Lagos Nigeria

In my role at the Career Center, my primary work is to guide students through the Senior Year Experience course so they can be prepared for post-graduation. Through this course, students will be introduced to career readiness, transitioning, evaluating job offers, goal setting, work culture, diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI), balance of life, communication skills, and financial literacy. I also go over student resumes so they can get feedback and advice so they can be confident about their resume. I want to see individuals prosper in whatever they do, and that is why I am pursuing a career as a guidance counselor. 

Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut

Things I enjoy: I enjoy playing video games, listening to music (open to all types), cooking, as well as reading and watching anime (my favorite being, The Rising of the Shield Hero).  

Advice to students: If you need help, and are afraid to contact anyone, know you are not alone. I encourage you to try your best because there were a lot of times where I was hesitant to speak up but once I started, it opened a whole new world of opportunities for myself. 

Education 

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in School Counseling, May 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Sciences, May 2023 

Favorite Project: PSYC 2100WQ Research assignment. I was in a group that decided to tackle how Covid-19 affected students with their classes at UConn. Our class had to learn everything about how to find relevant articles on our topic, figure out our main question, learn a stats program, conduct research, gather data, analyze that data, create a research essay, and to end the class off, we had to present our findings to bystanders.  

Previous Roles 

Student Administrator Assistant- Facilities Operation Center – UConn, Storrs Mansfield, CT 

Wellness Manager/ Assistant Shift Supervisor – New Britain Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, CT