Desiring Excellence: Dr. Rose Lorenzo's Inspiring Story

0:00 [Music] foreign 0:07 I'd like to introduce you to someone who is the embodiment of what it means to be a phoenix meet 0:13 Dr Rose Lorenzo a three-time graduate who used her doctorate research to start a business like 0:20 most UOPX students Dr Lorenzo didn't let her life get in the way of her education 0:25 and now she has a pretty fascinating story to tell take it away Rose [Music] 0:37 started my college Journey right out of high school but then life happened and I had to 0:41 place everything on hold but when my youngest daughter decided to go to college I decided 0:46 it was time to return to school and finish what I had started many years ago I chose the University 0:52 of Phoenix because they offered the flexibility to work full-time and attend school as a working 0:58 professional I could fit my classes around my work and my life that flexibility allowed me to 1:04 earn my bachelor's Master's and doctoral degree throughout my journey at University of Phoenix 1:09 I encountered an amazing population of students driven to achieve their goals because I received 1:15 all of my degrees from the University of Phoenix I interacted with students from education to 1:20 technology and everything in between most were working professionals from various Industries 1:27 during my doctoral program I met three like-minded classmates that completely changed my career 1:32 path through our combined research we started hackathon junior a non-profit organization that 1:38 teaches children how to code and problem-solve with technology with the mission to improve 1:43 emotional intelligence through communication collaboration critical thinking and creativity 1:49 the student Community University of Phoenix Fosters helped to make our dream a reality 1:54 University of Phoenix is designed for busy adults because the education not only helps you learn 2:00 skills for a job but also creates a connection with like-minded individuals that can Propel 2:06 you to the next level in your career and life the online environment at University of Phoenix gave 2:12 me the opportunity to meet non-traditional adult students like me and build a professional Network 2:18 University of Phoenix also contributed to my professional growth by giving me 2:23 confidence to write a book and start i2o Academy a charter high school that focuses 2:28 on entrepreneurship and stem well that's my story back to you Alex [Music] foreign 2:39 like rose many uopx students juggle work life and family while going to 2:47 school but what defines them is the grit and determination to face life's 2:52 responsibilities head on and succeed from business owners to role model 2:57 parents it's awesome to see where their degrees can take them thanks Rose [Music]