Favorite Parts of Working in Higher Education as an Assistant Director of Development at University of California Davis
Ryan enjoys working in higher education because it is believed that education is the "greatest equalizer" and is "key to social mobility," allowing Ryan to support an organization whose values are aligned with the belief that education is critical to America's leadership in innovation and actualizing change for a better future.
Higher Education, Social Mobility, Values-Driven Work, Innovation, Impactful Change
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Ryan Advincula
Assistant Director of Development
University of California, Davis
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis: MBA
Entertainment, Music & Arts, Political Science, American Studies
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Education as an equalizer and key to social mobility: Higher education is presented as a critical tool for individual advancement and breaking into various careers.
2. Importance of supporting the mission and values of the organization: The speaker expresses a sense of privilege in working for an organization whose mission and values they support.
3. Higher education's role in American leadership and innovation: The University of California (UC) system, California State Schools, and community colleges are highlighted as crucial for America's position as a leader in innovation and leadership.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Higher education is really important to me. I believe education in general is the greatest equalizer we have. It's the key to social mobility and breaking into any career you desire.
Education is key to all of that. I feel privileged to work in a job where I truly support the mission and values of my organization.
Higher education has become increasingly expensive and is under attack regarding its value and funding. But at its core, education is extremely critical.
The UC system, California State schools, and California community colleges are all critical to America's position as a leader in innovation and leadership. I like working in this industry because I know I'm playing a part in a better future and actualizing change. That's why I really like this industry.