BIPOC Students

Welcome to the BIPOC Connections Community!

The Career Center recognizes that social identities and career experiences often intersect and that Villanovans may face specific challenges navigating the career development process as they explore the world of work. This is a space to connect BIPOC  (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students, alumni and employers 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. Learn more about how jobs and internships featured on this page are sourced.

Top 4 Tips for Choosing Your Major 

Published on March 14, 2025

All college students eventually have to ask themselves, “What major should I choose?” Finding the answer to that question can be a challenge, especially if it seems like some of your peers already have it figured out.  A lot of …

By Grace Rhead
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5 Skills AI Can Make You Better At

Published on March 6, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just changing the way we work and communicate—it’s also revolutionizing how we learn and improve our skills.

Want to sharpen your communication? AI-powered writing tools can help. Trying to pick up a new language? AI tutors …

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In the Valley Immersion Spotlight: Daelyn Nwaobasi ’25

Published on March 6, 2025

Student: Daelyn Nwaobasi, Villanova University Class of 2025

Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering| Villanova College of Engineering

Immersion Program: Villanova in the Valley | January 2025

I had the incredible opportunity to participate in Villanova in the Valley, an immersion program …

By Beth Cahill
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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

Joia McKinney

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Account Executive Root3 Marketing and Business Development
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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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Indonesia Young, MBA

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist Ensemble Arts Philly
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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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Mafatta Janeh

Alumni
  • Union, NJ
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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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Gabriela Sarmiento

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Credit Review Analyst Goldman Sachs
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Janan Wilson

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Legal Administrator Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd.
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