Kristy Cuthbert

As a first-gen student, I did not feel that I belonged in undergrad or graduate school. I struggled to understand unwritten social rules for success, and my non-traditional path was a source of pride and shame, because some graduate school admissions committees did not approve. Coming from a low-income background, I also struggled to balance school opportunities with full-time work. In my final year of graduate school, the Newbury Center opened, and at their first-gen student summit I finally felt like I was among others who understood my experience. Now, I want to offer a welcoming space to students who feel uncomfortable, confused, or overwhelmed. I hope to provide support to students who are from low income backgrounds, who are veterans, and/or who have taken a non-traditional educational path. I can speak to experiences in undergraduate and graduate school, personal/family concerns, and financial concerns, etc.

• First-Generation College and Graduate/Professional
• Member of Tri-Alpha National Honor Society
• Gender Identity and Pronouns: she/her/hers
• Race, Ethnicity, and/or Nationality: White-Irish
• Hometown: Milledgeville, GA
• Languages Spoken: Korean, Spanish, English
• Business/Industry of Interest: Health, Science, Social Sciences
• Personal Facts/ Hobbies/ Interests: I am a first-gen undergraduate and graduate student originally from Georgia. I come from a low-income back ground, and I have taken a non-traditional path to earning my PhD. After finishing my Bachelor’s degree I served in the U.S. Air Force to earn money for graduate school. I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology at BU, and now I work as a post-doctoral fellow. Now, I work to improve access to mental health care for low income populations, and I also help with daily clinic operations.

  In my free time, I love neighborhood walks with my two large dogs, baking, spin classes, live music, and reading history and classics.

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