Gloria has over 7 years of experience in higher education administration, program management, and organizational efficiency. Prior to joining BEE, Gloria worked with various institutions to improve systems, develop/streamline processes, and bridge departments and people. She truly believes that the power of relationships drives institutional excellence and climate. She also firmly believes in data-informed decisions and program development and values both quantitative and qualitative data. Her experience spans across the education continuum i.e. community college, international education, doctorate programs, and K-8th grades.
Gloria is a UC Berkeley alumna and has her BS in Conservation & Resource studies. She also possesses an MA in Organization & Leadership from the University of San Francisco, and a graduate certificate in Student Affairs Higher Education Administration from UC Berkeley Extension.
She is a Bay Area native and was born and raised in Richmond, CA. During her free time, she loves spending quality time with her family, and enjoys being in nature, hiking, and traveling.