BIPOC Students

Welcome to the BIPOC Connections Community!

The Career Center recognizes that Villanovans have different interests and priorities as well as challenges navigating the career development process as they explore the world of work. This space compiles resources that may be of special interest to Villanova’s BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and all those interested in engaging with the BIPOC community. Students, alumni and employers can connect through networking, professional development and educational events and programming. We will continually develop this community as we become aware of additional opportunities to advance the growth of all members of our community.

Celebrating Black History Month at Villanova  

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honor the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. It highlights the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of African Americans, acknowledging their central role in shaping history and society.  This …

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Questions to ask to show you have the soft skills and professional etiquette employers want

When you reach the end of an interview and the employer asks if you have any questions, “No, I’m good” is the wrong answer. In 2026, employers are specifically looking for candidates who show high emotional intelligence and an interest …

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Stay Active with your Career Goals over Winter Break

Here are some meaningful ways to explore your interests, build connections, and prepare for future opportunities over the winter break. Choose the activities that connect to your goals, and of course, build in time for rest and relaxation!

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Community Career Resources

Pre-Law Summer Programs

Below are a list of a summer programs that are here to help students from underrepresented backgrounds prepare for law …

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Skill Building Courses

Emotional Intelligence as an Inclusivity Booster

Taught by Living Corporate
In this audio-only course, host Zach Nunn speaks with facilitator, instructional designer, meeting host and leadership consultant David Foster of…

Nano Tips for Creating Equitable Workplaces for Working Mothers with Desiree Coleman-Fry

Taught by Desiree Coleman-Fry
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, Desiree…

Just Ask: Kwame Christian on Discussing Race

Taught by Kwame Christian
To make strides towards equity and inclusion at work, professionals need to have honest discussions about race. But if you…

Driving Change and Anti-Racism

Taught by Kwame Christian
We have entered a new era of understanding regarding issues of race. Now is the time to advocate for change…

Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
What does it mean to become a true ally? This question is more relevant now than ever. True allies start…

Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees

Taught by Rhodes Perry
Have you ever felt there was an aspect of yourself that you needed to hide at work? Have you ever…

Becoming an Ally to All

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
All organizations face barriers to diversity and inclusion, such as implicit bias and stereotyping. One key solution to these challenges…

Diversity Across Generations: Supporting Workplace Inclusion

Taught by Madecraft
With five different generations all serving in today’s distributed workforce, you need to know how to collaborate with colleagues of…

Six Skills to Develop Cultural Agility

Taught by Paula Caligiuri
Cultural agility is one of the most critical professional skills needed today but also one that employers say is difficult…

Using Gender Inclusive Language

Taught by Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
Language shapes the way we understand ourselves, our world, and our relationships. The words we use can create a sense…

Unconscious Bias

Taught by Stacey Gordon
To some degree, we are all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity—race, ethnicity, gender,…

How to Get a Pay Raise

Taught by Careercake
Are you overdue for a pay raise? Sometimes you have to ask for what you’re worth. However, asking for a…

Handling Workplace Bullying

Taught by Catherine Mattice
Bullying is a social phenomenon in which the bystanders, leaders, and organizational culture all play a role. It has emotional,…

Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion (2022)

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Inclusive work environments can yield greater creative output, boost employee morale, and benefit a company’s bottom line. But even as…

Communicating Across Cultures

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
View Tatiana’s LinkedIn Newsletter To succeed in a cross-cultural business setting, it’s important to understand the differences in how people…

Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

Taught by Vernā Myers
Find greater meaning, well-being, and productivity by learning how to interact with others across differences. Continue your Thrive journey and…

What To Do When You Are Bullied at Work

Taught by Catherine Mattice
What should you do when you are bullied at work? Catherine Mattice Zundel, an internationally recognized expert in workplace bullying,…

Inclusive Tech: Breaking into the Tech Industry

Taught by Shawna Curran
There exists a perception about who tech jobs are for. That perception doesn’t often include people from historically marginalized groups…

Nano Tips for Negotiating Your Salary with Sho Dewan

Taught by Sho Dewan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Negotiating Your Compensation Package

Taught by Emilie Aries
Join career strategist and expert negotiator Emilie Aries as she walks through the process of successfully negotiating a new job…
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Alumni Connections

Dax Frakes

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Customer Service Lead Representative Cigna Global Health Benefits
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Kai Williams

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Event & Production Fellow The Creative Collective NYC
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DJ (Stephanie) Jones, PhD

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
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Joia McKinney

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Account Executive Root3 Marketing and Business Development
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Rachel Robinson

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Office Administrator Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania
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Ariana Fruscione

Alumni
  • Paramus, NJ
  • Access Services Technician Villanova University
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Lizzette Arias

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • Communications Manager US Ignite
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Andrew Perez

Alumni
  • Caldwell, NJ
  • Director of Operations TwinCity Residences
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Laura Moore

Alumni
  • Villanova, Pennsylvania
  • Research Assistant Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems
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Stephanie Smith

Alumni
  • Atlanta, GA
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Pearl Mensah

Alumni
  • Greater Philadelphia
  • Founder/CEO Pearl's Sales & Marketing Consultancy
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McKenzie Suber-Robinson

Alumni
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Director of Conference Services Villanova University
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