I am a graduate of Loyola Marymount University's Master's program in Higher Education Administration through the School of Education. I currently work at University of Southern California as the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.My personal and professional philosophy in higher education is to lead students in a direction that will help them achieve their academic aspirations regardless of their background. I hope to produce quality contributions and fresh perspectives to the field of higher education by taking into account each student as a whole and respecting their autonomy. The ability to empathize with a diverse array of people and situations, stay focused and organized despite the need to multitask or deal with multiple differing scenarios, and formulate fresh ideas and perspectives from data collection or student interaction are all ways in which I project that philosophy into my everyday work. I hope to combine my current skills and aspirations for the field with my previous experiences as a catalyst to promote the importance of higher education and its impact on student development while working towards making the field a more equitable and inclusive place. My hope is that the support I am able to offer students not only allows them to thrive and feel at home but that it also serves the institution in a positive manner by increasing retention and promoting a socially just atmosphere.