In this episode of a Bulldog State of Mind, we sit down with Itzel Montoya, who is the program advisor for the doctoral program in Educational Leadership at the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. Montoya is not only a dedicated employee at Fresno State, but is also reaching a major milestone — graduating with her master’s degree in Higher Education and Leadership (HEAL) this semester.

She shares her journey of perseverance, the support systems that helped her along the way, and the challenges she overcame. Plus, she offers valuable advice for fellow professionals considering further education.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, time management, and achieving your academic and career goals.

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If you know a colleague celebrating an upcoming graduation, give them a shout out in the comments on YouTube so we can celebrate our amazing employee graduates.