I was recently accepted into the WGU Texas Chancellor's Club! I am super excited to represent WGU around the state, and specifically in my community. What I was not excited about, having to write a WGU focused bio. I didn't like the idea of writing about myself or sharing my story. It was mine after all, and I felt as if words could never put it all together. Well, today's deadline approached and I HAD to write it.
I did not expect it to be so self motivating! Thinking about the completion of my degree, yet more importantly the journey I took to get there, has made me want to go that much further and complete this MBA. Should you possibly need a study break, or some motivation, write your story, list your "why," look down deep behind the tiredness and remind yourself why you are making those daily sacrifices and renew your commitment to whatever you are reaching for in life. Whether it be your education, dreams, goals, don't forget most importantly to do it for yourself.
Currently a Lubbock, Texas resident
and current employee of medical practice specializing in pain management and
regenerative medicine, I provide administrative and operational support to the
clinic as well as marketing, strategic planning and project management. Working with a small business has provided me
with opportunity to hone and develop the skills I learned while completing my BS
in Business Management with Western Governors University Texas. With these
skills in addition to those previously acquired in the legal, financial, and
nonprofit sectors, I strive for excellence in information as well as customer
service.
Currently pursuing the MBA with WGU
I am also passionate about serving the community. As a previous receipt of the
American Red Cross Hero’s award, multiple awards for service during employment,
a WGU Continuing Graduates Scholarship, I have been proud to represent the organizations
that I am connected with in the community.
As a child who grew up with the
commons plights of poverty and family instability, there was always one thing
that provided sanctuary, school. I enjoyed learning independently at a young
age and thrived academically when my environment established opportunity for
self paced learning. I was fortunate to be instructed and nurtured by
exceptional educators and my successes during early schooling cultivated a
sense of fulfilling achievement.
Graduating in the top of my class
from high school, I attempted to complete a degree at a variety of different
academic institutions. Unfortunately
personal socio-economic barriers combined with a lack of programs that were
flexible for me as an untraditional college student hindered my progress. I had
not yet given up on my dream to become the first college graduate in my family
when as an enrolled community college student I stumbled across a WGU
advertisement online. After a little research it was obvious I had found the
way that I would finally obtain the bachelor’s degree I needed to elevate my
career and create opportunities for myself.
After diving deep into the WGU
program, many conversations with the support staff at WGU, and building a close
relationship with my student mentor, I did it.
Every sacrifice, every moment spent dreaming, preparing, and executing
the attempts for my goal had paid off. I am a WGU graduate. I am incredibly
grateful for the entire organization WGU has built, as well as the community I
have found with other students at WGU. This will be my inaugural year as a
member of the Chancellor’s Club and I am excited to share my life changing
experience with WGU Texas in Lubbock and across the state.
Stay tuned for the adventures this new opportunity will create! And if you are interested in any of the details of WGU learn all about them by visiting their website at wgu.edu.
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