Meet the Team
Meet the Graduate Academic Advising & Engagement team dedicated to supporting your success inside and outside the classroom. We're here to help you navigate your graduate experience and connect you with opportunities to learn, grow, and engage.
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Iva is dedicated to supporting and guiding graduate students in the MSA program. Originally from Albania and a first-generation college student, Iva holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rivier University and a Master's degree in Higher Education from Boston College. She is committed to fostering student success and development. Her higher education career has been focused on working with the graduate student population, ensuring that each student receives personalized and effective guidance.
Outside of work, Iva enjoys spending quality time with her family and going on adventures no matter how big or small!
Alicia provides academic advising and support to graduate students in the MBA program. She is a dedicated member of the campus CARE team, oversees Bentley’s graduate Peer Tutoring program, and develops academic-adjacent programming on topics like Navigating Difficult Discussions, Time Management, and Imposter Syndrome.
Her professional experience includes roles as an International Student Advisor and Graduate Student Advisor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and UC Santa Cruz. She also served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, working with the Namibian Ministry of Education as a Teacher Trainer.
For fun, Alicia enjoys visiting historic homes, taking spontaneous road trips, and spending time with her cat, Luna.
Christina has been a Graduate Academic Advisor at Bentley University for three years and oversees students in the MSBA, MSF, and MSHFID programs. Although she’s primarily an academic advisor, she also assists with the @bentleygaae Instagram page and the publication of our bi-weekly newsletter, The Grad Insider. Christina discovered her passion for higher education while studying at the University of Connecticut and enjoys contributing to student success at Bentley.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, running, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with friends and family. She’s also a huge animal lover and has a special place in her heart for her cat, Lucy.
As the Associate Director for Graduate Programs & Engagement, A.J. organizes graduate student orientation, advises the Graduate Student Association and other student organizations, and coordinates engagement events to build a strong graduate community.
Before joining Bentley, A.J. worked in student affairs supporting undergraduate and graduate students at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and Columbia University in New York City. He holds an MA in Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration from The Ohio State University and a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Outside of work, A.J. enjoys attending soccer games with his family.
Emma joined Bentley University in February 2025 as the inaugural Associate Director of Advanced Standing Programs. She collaborates with the Advance Standing program directors and various campus stakeholders in ensuring success for the Advanced Standing Program students. She serves as the primary contact for programmatic operations, assessment, policies, and procedures.
She holds a master's in educational leadership and policy studies from Boston University and a BA in Geological Sciences from Hamilton College. Previously, she was the Assistant Director for Graduate Training at Boston University, overseeing PhD research training compliance, graduate fellowships, and working with BU senior leadership on creating a more holistic approach to graduate admissions.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with her partner Sam, her dog Bailey, and her cat Bruce. She also enjoys creating art, cooking, baking, and hiking.
Andrew joined Bentley University in 2021 as an Administrative Coordinator for Graduate Advising and Engagement, managing front-end operations and providing administrative support.
He holds a BA in Communications from the University of Southern Maine and is currently a part-time MBA student at Bentley, specializing in Business Analytics.
A native of New England, Andrew is a dedicated Boston sports fan, with the Red Sox holding a special place in his heart. Outside of work and academics, he enjoys golfing and traveling.