To summarize my professional mission and leadership objective, I describe myself as a transformational leader that supports the community college’s mission to provide access, equality, and democracy for all students. I am committed to being a respected role model that values hard work and celebrates the talents and gifts of the team. Moreover, my leadership style exhibits a strong, quiet strength and confidence that makes people feel appreciated and valued. In this essay, I will describe my educational and career journey, areas of interest, and identify my future career path in community college leadership that compliments my leadership style and values.
When I think of my future career goals, I reflect on the journey that eventually leads me to pursue a career in higher education. Like millions of Americans, the community college is where I first began my college journey. The ups and downs of my collegiate experience fueled my passion for assisting students in the pursuit of their educational goals. Moreover, my passion to support the mission, vision, and values of the higher education lead me to obtain a Masters in Higher Education Administration Program
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For the past twelve years, I coordinated comprehensive support services for first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities to improve retention, persistence. and graduation as the Academic Coordinator for the TRIO Student Support Services STAIRS Program at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC). Prior to working at BCCC, I was the Assistant Director of Residence Life at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, where I lead a staff, strengthened the living-learning communities, contributed to the legacy of community cohesiveness, and the development of student leaders. Additionally, I have experience in research, grant writing, HIV counseling, and