Katie Hamel

I became a Terrier F1RSTS Advocate because, as an undergrad, I was inspired by my first-gen friends’ independence and positivity. At the same time, I saw them miss out on opportunities. For instance, a first-gen friend recently confided in me that she didn’t study abroad because she didn’t realize there were resources to help her finance the trip.

I’m a Terrier FIRSTS Advocate to help students navigate the “Hidden Curriculum” of higher education. I also love chatting with students and learning more about them. As a central admin, I work with almost every office in the College of Arts & Science. Please feel free to drop by or shoot me an email any time!

• Gender Identity and Pronouns: She/her
• Hometown: Mansfield, MA
• Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
• Business/ Industry of Interest: Art and Humanities, Social Sciences
• Personal Facts/ Hobbies/ Interests: My interests include: teaching ESOL, study abroad, creative writing, Irish dance, diversity & inclusion, LGBTQIA+ community, adult education, Kpop, dogs, work/life balance, Boston history, Boston Chinatown, and educational policy.