Abigail has over five years of experience working in higher education. During this time, she has supported first-year student success programs, managed facility and event operations, and collaborated with community partners. Abigail is committed to ensuring that students have access to educational opportunities and can find communities where they can connect, belong, and grow.
Abigail is passionate about learning and currently working on a Master of Public Administration. Her research interests include understanding the relationship between state and local governments and institutions of higher education and what factors influence students’ sense of belonging.
Education
Master of Public Administration, Arizona State University, 2025
Hernández, E., Kalstrom, B., Murray, A., Nelson, Z., & Squire, D. (2021). Exploring graduate student roles and responsibilities in enhancing sense of belonging in Residence life during covid‐19. New Directions for Student Services, 2021(176), 19–27. https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.20402