Personal Statement For Maria Creasey-Baldwin

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I write to you, a letter of my deep humility and authentic nomination for Maria Creasey-Baldwin. In recommending an exceptional advisor and counselor for the Philip and Miriam Perlman Award, Maria comes to mind most immediately. As an Academic Advisor for the Trio Programs, Maria has long exemplified a level of commitment to enhancing student success and diversity at the University of Utah. In 1998, Maria became an Upward Bound Advisor to high school students, a role she has served in until 2009. In 2010, Maria became an Academic Advisor for the Student Support Services for college students, which she is serving in now. All while serving as an extraordinary mentor and emotional support provider to all low-income, minority, and first generation college students. …show more content…

I met Maria in high school through Upward Bound and I would not be a student at the University of Utah today without her support through Student Support Services. Maria has not only supported me, but she has also helped five of my siblings enter college and has helped three of them graduate. As low-income and first-generation college students, my siblings and I did not know if attending college was possible, let alone know how to navigate it. Maria has actively been involved in the lives of the students she advises. Her involvement in her students’ lives and her understanding of their struggles helps her appropriately support and direct students to the right resources. As a business major, I have my own college advisor. Despite having my own advisor, I still feel more comfortable receiving advise from Maria. When I find myself struggling, Maria figures out the underlying reasons why and provides me with support and encouragement to push

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