UOPX Alumna Paula Hutchinson alumni pride

00:00 UOPX may be mostly online, but that doesn't mean Phoenixes are alone. 00:12 Say hello to Paula Hutchinson, an entrepreneur, speaker, and President of the Alumni Chapter in Phoenix, Arizona. 00:18 The university has an alumni network of more than one million graduates across the country. Paula Hutchinson is one of them. 00:25 Let's see how she supports other Phoenixes in their goals, go Paula. 00:30 Thanks Alex, I am proud to be a University of Phoenix alumni. The importance of academic advisors 00:38 My advisor had me hooked from our first conversation. 00:42 She helped me through my degrees and through life changes ranging from sickness, to family deaths, to moving to Phoenix. 00:49 Growing up, I saw how my mother and grandmother worked hard so I could have the education they didn't. 00:55 I understood early on that a college degree offered a chance at a better life. Serving as UOPX Phoenix Alumni Chapter President 01:00 As a UOPX Alumni Center of Chapter President, I see the same determination as so many other Phoenixes who have made their educational dreams a reality. 01:10 University of Phoenix provided a pathway to education and opportunity for me. 01:16 Now that I am able to return that favor as a President of the university's Alumni Chapter in Phoenix, where we have over 1,000 members, it is important to me 01:25 to serve as a major contributor to the alumni community, whether it's by coordinating webinars with career advice, creating network opportunities, 01:34 or simply cheering on other alumni who choose to earn another degree, which is what I'm doing by the way. I'm in the doctoral program now. The alumni community 01:42 At University of Phoenix, the alumni community is all about building professional and personal relationships that go the distance and defy geographical distance. 01:54 We share skills, contacts, advice, and opportunities. We help each other navigate life's challenges. 02:00 There is so much pride in this UOPX alumni community of professionals across the country. Paula Hutchinson's success as a University of Phoenix graduate 02:06 The university truly taught me to be a Phoenix and rise from the ashes. 02:11 I have already accomplished so much as an entrepreneur and educator. 02:16 Now, as I work toward completing my doctoral of education program, I look forward to champion for equitable education. 02:23 That's my story. Back to you, Alex. 02:31 Thanks, Paula, what an amazing way to stay connected after graduation. Benefits of joining a UOPX alumni chapter 02:36 Joining one of UOPX's 50 alumni chapters offers plenty of benefits from potential professional networking, 02:43 to quarterly social events, to growing your leadership skills. 02:47 And that's not all, UOPX alumni can also join the exclusive Phoenix Link Network, which is like an amplified career directory. 02:55 And take advantage of tuition discounts and networking opportunities. Talk about community support, take care. 03:02 (bright music)