Naromie Laude, Management and Organizational Leadership (M.A.) Alumna

I was looking for a school that has small class sizes and dedicated teachers who encourage hands-on learning. 

My Professional Journey

A few months before completing my bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in the general business and psychology program, I started working in January 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living Solution as a Clare Bridge Program Coordinator/Activities Director. In this role I am in charge of the life enrichment department where I create and implement the monthly activities calendar, function as the Facebook editor for the community, provide oversight to their volunteer program as well as assuming the role of Executive Director in his/her absence. Brookdale Senior Living is a great place to work with wonderful residents and caring staff. They have reciprocated that feeling back to me by recently giving me a 6% raise accompanied by an Every Day Hero award which comes with a bonus and extra PTO. I am so proud to work there. I love my job because I went back to school to be in a position to influence patient outcome and I feel that this position allows me to use my creativity to do that.

My DelVal Experience

The professors at DelVal have helped me in so many ways. Professor Emily Adams (also a DelVal alumna) has stayed up with me past 10 p.m. at night helping me to complete course work and special projects. Professor Lu would meet with me on zoom over the weekends in the evenings because that is when I would have time with my busy work schedule, and my advisors Professor Jessica McCall and Jessica Schmitt would answer my calls even when they are away on vacations or out of office. Professor Christine Seel has been a great mentor. Dean Dr. Andrew Moyer and Dr. Laura Viel have helped me to get involved on campus and give back to the community. I have been invited to lunches and many seminars where I get to talk to the financial aid staff and met the President and Provost of the school who assured me of their support. There are so many wonderful memories that I have from being at DelVal.

Internships

I completed an internship at my second job with Brooke Glen Behavioral Health, which is another great place to work. I learned some leadership, analytical, and critical thinking skills there as well.

My Current Role

While I did my internship at the hospital I work at on the weekends, DelVal played a big part in my education. DelVal's Experience II course helped me to evaluate what is really important to me when it comes to choosing a career. It provided me with questionnaires and activities to not only figure out what I want to do, but what am I good at? And, how to go about obtaining those skills to get to where I want to be. In my role at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, I create and implement the monthly calendar, act as the Facebook editor, provide oversight to their volunteer program and assume the role of Executive Director in his/her absence.

If you have a dream go for it. It's never too late, you're never too old to go after it. I think choosing the right school is equally as important. Choose Delaware Valley University, here you are not just a number. The faculty take pride in what they do and they truly want to see you succeed.

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