
Despite the hurdles, Dawn charted a successful path through academia, earning her bachelor’s degree, moving on to a master’s degree and a doctorate, and ultimately landing her current role as Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life at Montclair State University.
Read her essay for Dawn’s reflection on her journey as a “first-generation warrior” and how things have changed — and stayed the same — for other students like her.
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