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Abriah Todd

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Social Media
  • African American Studies
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Cooking

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Christianity
  • Drama
  • Business
  • Health
  • History
  • Law
  • Novels
  • Academic
  • Art
  • Politics
  • Literature
  • Plays

I read books daily.

Bio

I am a nontraditional student, single mother, and advocate committed to dismantling the systemic barriers that prevent underserved communities from achieving stability and long term success. My path through higher education has been intentional. After earning my associate degree in theater, I discovered the power of storytelling, but I knew my purpose extended beyond telling stories. I am called to help change the systems that shape them. Through my experiences as a parent navigating education, employment, and access to resources, along with my work in nonprofit spaces, I have seen how easily families are overlooked by systems not designed with them in mind. These experiences gave me clarity, not discouragement. I am pursuing a path in operations, policy, and law to help design more equitable systems. Balancing parenthood, financial responsibility, and my education has required resilience and discipline. Interruptions caused by pregnancy, caregiving, and the COVID 19 pandemic strengthened my leadership and problem solving skills. My long term goal is to create initiatives that improve education, housing stability, and workforce access for underserved communities. I am committed to building pathways to generational stability and lasting opportunity. Receiving this scholarship will allow me to continue my education and expand my impact. I am not just pursuing a degree. I am building the foundation to create meaningful and lasting change.

Education

North Carolina A & T State University

Bachelor's degree program

2026 – 2028

Majors:
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
Minors:
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Governors State University

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2021

Majors:
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • Fine and Studio Arts

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Associate's degree program

2018 – 2020

Majors:
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Thornwood High School

High School

2009 – 2013

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of California-Berkeley, Howard University, Morgan State University, Johns Hopkins University, University of San Diego, University of Southern California, Tennessee State University, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, North Carolina A & T State University, Spelman College, Emory University, Loyola University Chicago, Northwestern College, Franklin University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Clark Atlanta University, Texas A&M University- College Station, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Majors of interest:
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, International Business, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Agricultural Business and Management, International Relations and National Security Studies, Law, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Case Manager

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Bethel Family Resoure Center

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Operations & Event Coordinator

    Media Production · ICSerenity Media & Production

    Jan 2016 – Present

  • Program Aid

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Illinois Action for Children

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Data Entry Coordinator

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Bethel Family Resoure Center

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Partner Service Representative

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Bible League International

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
International Affairs
Dream career goals:
My long term career goal is to become an entrepreneur and organizational systems consultant who designs inclusive, sustainable systems that support women, single mothers, and neurodivergent individuals while improving workplace culture and organizational success. I plan to study Business Management with a focus on international management and affairs so I can apply global strategies that expand equitable opportunities and help underserved populations build stable, successful careers, while continuing to nurture my creative identity as a performer and remain actively involved in the arts.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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