Aliyah Phipps

In my capacity as a first-generation student and professional, I have taken on the role of a T1 Advocate with the intention of paying forward the invaluable support I received while navigating my undergraduate journey. While college presents challenges for all students, the experience for first-gen students can be uniquely complex, often involving additional hurdles compared to peers with familial support and familiarity with college processes and systems.

My decision to become a T1 Advocate is rooted in the profound impact of the support I received from dedicated staff during my academic journey. Recognizing the transformative role these connections played in my own success, I am driven to establish similar bonds with today’s students, ensuring that they too have access to the guidance and support necessary for their academic and personal growth. I firmly believe that fostering these connections is essential in creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all.

• Gender Identity and Pronouns: woman (she/her)
• Race, Ethnicity, and/or Nationality: Afro Caribbean, Afro-Latina, Black
• Languages Spoken: English/ some Chinese
• Business/ Industry of Interest: Art and Humanities, Business
• Personal Facts/ Hobbies/ Interests: Aliyah (she/her) is an avid lover of music, dance, travel, babies, and cooking! Aliyah attended Fairfield University in Connecticut for her bachelor’s degree where she double majored in Chinese Studies & Communication and minored in Philosophy. Aliyah is a current social-impact MBA candidate at BU’s Questrom School of Business. Aliyah has traveled to 9 different countries and dozens of unique cities around the world. She has a special affinity for the African continent and China; where she lived, studied, and worked professionally for 3 years. It comes as no surprise to her that some of her favorite hobbies and pastimes directly align with her passion for cultural learning and diversity education.
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