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Joelle Monaghan

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I think it takes everyone a while to figure out what they do and be when they grow up. As a multiracial physically disabled woman, my background and limitations have fostered interests varying from Fashion Design and Travel to Psychology and Healthcare Administration. It’s taken me some time and several degrees to figure out what I want to do, and what I can do. Being born with a physical disability to an African American mother and a Caucasian father, I’ve had a lot to figure out and work through. Everything that I am, contributes to my journey and what I want to be. I’ve been lucky enough to be a first-generation college student and earn a Bachelor's in Fashion Design as well as a Master’s in Psychology (from the UK). I’ve loved learning new things and gaining amazing experiences. Throughout it all, I’ve had struggles that I've persisted through and worked hard to overcome. Every day, even doing the simplest of things, is a challenge and because of my life, I have gained resiliency. I’m proud of the things I’ve accomplished, but I’ve never been prouder than when I was helping people. I had hoped to use my background to become a therapist, but when that was no longer an option, I realized there are many ways to help people. One way is administrative work and I happen to have an affinity for it. Ultimately, I hope to use my background and experiences to help people through administration in healthcare. I’m not entirely sure what that looks like or where it’ll lead, but I’m confident that my first step in achieving it is to earn my MBA in Healthcare Administration.

Education

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Master's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations

The Art Institutes

Bachelor's degree program
2011 - 2014
  • Majors:
    • Apparel and Textiles

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Health Services Management

    • Medical Administration Tech

      CooperRiis
      2021 – Present4 years
    • Interoffice Assistant/Office Manager

      Mindpath Care Centers
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Seamstress/Presser

      David’s Bridal
      2014 – 2014
    • Project Coordinator

      Resort Hospitality Solutions
      2017 – 20181 year
    • Reservations Specialist

      Bluegreen, Inc.
      2014 – 20151 year
    • Customer Solutions Specialist

      Resort Travel & Xchange
      2016 – 20171 year
    • Reservations Specialist

      Resort Travel & Xchange
      2015 – 20161 year

    Sports

    Cheerleading

    Junior Varsity
    2006 – 2006

    Research

    • Psychology, Other

      University of Glasgow — Dissertation Student/Researcher
      2018 – 2019

    Arts

    • The Art Institute of Indianapolis

      Design
      Created, designed, and produced three wedding dresses, created a one time publication of Enchanted magazine for my senior collection.
      2013 – 2014

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Brother Wolf — Volunteer
      2016 – 2016

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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