How Identity Has Influenced The Career Of A Director Of Marketing And Communications At Shriners Children's Northern California
Balancing higher education and motherhood presented significant challenges, with the interviewee emphasizing the crucial role of a "strong support network" and actively seeking available resources such as counselors and advisors. The experience underscored the importance of utilizing available support systems and not hesitating to "ask for help" when navigating the complexities of career progression while raising children.
Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Support Network, Work-Life Balance, Higher Education
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kelsey Morgado
Director of Marketing & Communications
Shriners Children's Northern California
California State University, Chico
California State University, Chico - Master of Arts
Communications
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Communication and Marketing
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Having a strong support network is crucial when pursuing higher education as a young parent.
2. Don't hesitate to utilize available resources and ask for help from counselors and advisors.
3. There are programs and services designed to support students with family responsibilities.
Transcript
As a young mom pursuing higher education, how did that impact how you navigated your career?
When I first applied and was accepted to California State University Chico's graduate program, I had also recently found out that I was pregnant. So, in my two-year master's program, after my first year, I had a brand new baby at home with a partner, and I was really overwhelmed, to be quite honest.
Anyone still pursuing a degree or higher education, especially if you're looking to go back to school with kids, I would say that if you find yourself in that position, it's so important to have a really strong support network. This could be friends or family who can be there for you as you put in the time and effort to study and pursue all of your projects, get your research done, and complete your papers.
Make sure you really have a strong network of people who can root for you and support you throughout that journey. But then also, don't be afraid to ask questions and take advantage of programs and services that are available to you.
Don't be afraid to go to your counselor or advisor and ask, "What are my options? What's out there to help me get through this?" Because there are people, programs, and services that want to support students like you in your position. So don't be afraid to go and ask for help.