Britney’s story is one of COMMUNITY. By taking advantage of the resources that UC Riverside has to offer, Britney can work towards making a difference in marginalized communities.
SUMMARY
Hook: lack of resources in underserved communities leading to interest in educational policy
Goal: CA State Board of Education to change policies for marginalized communities
Activities: Nigerian Student Association
Scholarship: 2023-24 Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship
STRATEGY
After attending schools in underserved communities and observing the disparity of educational resources, Britney resolved to study educational policy to help future generations receive an equitable education. UC Riverside has provided a new horizon of opportunities that she can utilize in her professional career, including academic and financial support.
NARRATIVE
Advocating for Equitable Education for All
Britney Mayowa’s upbringing in Los Angeles meant that she was fortunate enough to attend diverse schools. However, she couldn’t help but notice that she and other students lacked the educational resources needed to succeed. Britney quickly realized what these schools had in common: they were all in underserved communities. This awareness prompted her interest in education, specifically educational policy. Following her acceptance to UC Riverside, she decided to major in education, society, and human development.
After graduation, Britney plans to teach in classrooms to gain hands-on experience and eventually work for the California State Board of Education to advocate for policy change benefiting marginalized communities. Outside of academics, Britney is involved in the Nigerian Student Association.
SOUND BITES
As a future education leader, Britney aims to bridge opportunity gaps by advocating for policy change
Championing student success and supporting marginalized communities through equitable education
After experiencing a lack of resources at the schools she attended, Britney was motivated to make an impact on educational policy and help marginalized communities acquire the tools they need to achieve their goals.
By striving for educational equity, Britney can help ensure that future generations are presented with better opportunities for success.
QUOTE
“I aim to bring about real change in marginalized communities and to ensure all children receive a quality and equitable education.”
SOCIAL MEDIA
LinkedIn and Facebook:
Britney Mayowa is a student in the School of Education. She is majoring in education, society, and human development and plans to work for the California State Board of Education. Her goal is to advocate for policy change to support underserved communities. Outside of academics, Britney is involved in the Nigerian Student Association.
Instagram:
As an education, society, and human development major, Britney Mayowa wants to champion policy change and support marginalized communities. After personally experiencing a lack of resources at the schools she attended, she became interested in pursuing equitable education. Outside of academics, Britney is involved in the Nigerian Student Association.
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AVAILABLE ASSETS
Scholarship photo. Reach out to Stan for artwork.
SUGGESTED USES
SOE-related print and/or digital materials: student recruitment
SOE-related events: sharing student stories
Print or digital advertising: recruiting prospective students during application season