Ali Grise

I previously worked as an eighth grade English teacher, and in this role I developed two core beliefs: 1) high quality education should be accessible to everyone, and 2) students must feel safe, welcomed, and supported before they can prioritize school. These beliefs shape the way I approach academic advising now – I strive to provide my advisees with the supports they need personally so they can be curious, engaged, and reflective academically. This is especially important to me when working with first-generation students. Our first-gen advisees are resourceful, insightful, highly capable, and deeply motivated individuals – and they are also in a new and disorienting environment where they may not know where to go for help. This is where being a Terrier F1rsts Advocate comes in for me. I want to be an advocate for first-gen students, I want to provide a safe and welcoming safe where their experiences are validated, and I want to be part of a community that champions this community.

• First-Generation Graduate/Professional
• Gender Identity and Pronouns: Female – she/her
• Race, Ethnicity, and/or Nationality: White, American
• Hometown: Boston, MA
• Languages Spoken: English
• Business/Industry of Interest: Art and Humanities, Health, Social Sciences
• Personal Facts/ Hobbies/ Interests: I was born and raised in a small town in New Hampshire, which means I am outdoors as much as possible. I love running, hiking in the White Mountains, spending a day at the beach, or biking around Boston (where I’ve lived for more than a decade now). I’m also an avid reader (please come talk about books with me!), an amateur cross-stitcher (yes, it’s nerdy), and a new dog mom (to an adorable hound-mix, Rosa). More than anything, I love working with students and welcome the opportunity to connect with BU students whenever possible!
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