First-Gen+ Center

Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon

Title: (she/Ella/Ela)
Director
College Access and Career Pathways

Groups: I AM FIRST Faculty

Undergraduate Degree Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Graduate Degree Master of Science in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
Terminal Degree In progress Ed.D. in Educational Leadership: STEM Education, American College of Education
Ask me about…. STEM career planning, undergraduate research, transfer, graduate and pre-health professions planning.
Other Identities Latinx, Brazilian, Neurodivergent (Au/ADHD), person with a disability, student-parent.
Interests and Hobbies Reading, travel, roller coaster junkie.