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05/03/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Berkeley College Celebrates Accomplishments of Resilient Alumna Nancy Robles during Author Event on May 28

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Berkeley College Celebrates Accomplishments of Resilient Alumna Nancy Robles during Author Event on May 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 3, 2024
Contact: Kelly Depsee
Senior Director, Communications and External Relations
973-200-1099
[email protected]
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH:
BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
RESILIENT ALUMNA NANCY ROBLES WITH AUTHOR EVENT ON MAY 28
Photo Caption: Berkeley College will celebrate the accomplishments of alumna Nancy Robles during "Many Pieces of Me" - An Afternoon with Author Nancy Robles, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

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Berkeley College will celebrate the accomplishments of alumna Nancy Robles, a resilient survivor, social justice warrior, mental health advocate, leader, and disruptor, during "Many Pieces of Me" - An Afternoon with Author Nancy Robles. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Berkeley College, 3 East 43rd Street, New York City, and via livestream.

The reading and discussion are open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community at-large. Light refreshments will be provided, and signed copies of "Many Pieces of Me" will be available for purchase.

Robles' powerful narrative, "Many Pieces of Me," is a testament to the strength that education, resilience, and advocacy can bring to one's life. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Click here or register at https://bit.ly/NancyRoblesEvent.

About the Author

Nancy Robles was born in Costa Rica and moved to the United States to 1981, where she experienced poverty and violence. She worked tirelessly to obtain two degrees from Berkeley College, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. In 2005, Robles joined Eastern Funding LLC, where she now serves as President and Chief Operating Officer. She was named Berkeley College's 2017 Alumna of the Year and sits on the Board of the Berkeley College Foundation. Robles has embraced a journey to recovery from generational trauma and abuse. Today, she speaks nationally on topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion; leadership; and mental health, and is engaged in advocacy work around these causes.

About Berkeley College

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.

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