Where will you be living next year, and what will you be doing?
Vancouver, British Columbia – I will be developing and designing customized mental health programs for various companies parallel to running my educational consulting business. During my last year at the HES, I witnessed how the pandemic drained the financial and emotional resources of people in my community. My response to this was to develop a wellness program that offered psychological resources to people working in this new reality. This program took shape during my final semesters at HES as part of my capstone project. I plan to further develop my programs in collaboration with not-for-profit organizations and deliver my services to as many people as I can in order to improve their quality of life.
What advice do you have for Harvard HES students, now that you have graduated?
Get to know your instructors and classmates and nurture these relationships. Take advantage of resources such as the career services webinars. Stay connected with the HES global community by participating in various events.
In what ways has your Harvard Extension degree impacted your career?
The knowledge I gained throughout my education at HES and the guidance I received from my knowledgeable instructors have equipped me with applied skills required to produce real change in the world. I am now helping adolescents and young adults with a wide range of backgrounds find schools and programs that are a good match for their interests and abilities. I have been able to guide young people to make informed decisions using evidence-based approaches and by doing so I have increased their chances of securing emotionally and financially rewarding careers in the future. I am grateful for having the opportunity to participate in such a transformative degree program.
