uAspire
Bernadette A. began their work experience in 2011 as an Academic Advisor Graduate Assistant at the University of Connecticut. In 2013, they joined uAspire as a Financial Aid Advisor and later became a Program Director in 2014. From July 2016 onwards, Bernadette held the position of Senior Director of Training and Support at uAspire.
Bernadette A. pursued their education in a chronological manner, starting with their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from American International College, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Following this, they went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in International/Global Studies from the University of Connecticut, completing their studies from 2011 to 2013.
In addition to their academic achievements, Bernadette A. has also obtained certifications to enhance their professional expertise. In August 2022, they acquired the certification in HR as a Business Partner from LinkedIn. Additionally, in July 2022, they obtained the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
uAspire
uAspire is a national nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that all young people have the financial information and resources necessary to find an affordable path to – and through – a postsecondary education. Through strategic partnerships with high schools, community organizations, higher education institutions, and individual practitioners, uAspire delivers a continuum of college affordability programming spanning middle school through postsecondary completion that supports students and families where they are in the college process and helps them overcome the financial barriers to a postsecondary degree. Founded in Boston in 1985, uAspire has become a national leader in college affordability through its student advising, counselor training, and policy and systems change. We work to remove the financial barriers to higher education. We deliver direct service to thousands of students in high-need cities across the country (Massachusetts; The Bay Area, California, and New York City) and reach thousands of additional students in states throughout the country through our Training and Technical Assistance partners.