Graduate Life Fellows

Andrew J. Knoblich is a dedicated education and workforce development professional with over 13 years of experience. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Science at UNC Charlotte, he also holds a Master of Education in Professional Counseling. Andrew has successfully secured grants and developed innovative programs that enhance economic mobility and workforce development. His work […]

Kayla Berlin is a 3rd year master’s student in the School of Arts and Architecture. She identifies as a student with a disability and is registered with the campus disability office. She is in the M1 program in the School of Arts and Architecture; a program that focuses to develop graduates that do not have […]

Brie’anna Brown is a dedicated professional passionate about nonprofit work and social empowerment. Originally from Greensboro, NC, she has lived in Charlotte since graduating with her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from UNC Charlotte in 2021. She is committed to financially empowering marginalized communities through technology, education, and entrepreneurship, striving to make a positive impact […]

Adams Familusi is a third-year doctoral student in the Civil Engineering program at the Williams Lee College of Engineering. Before coming to UNC Charlotte, he earned his bachelor of engineering in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Akure, Ondo, Nigeria. As the immediate past vice-president of the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG), Adams […]

Nicholas Gathings is a 2nd year doctoral student in the Curriculum and Instruction program in the Cato College of Education. In his spare time, Nicholas enjoys traveling with his wife, playing guitar at church in the worship band, and cheering on his son’s high school soccer team. During his time as a graduate student, one thing that […]

 Bambi Kialanda is a first-generation graduate student originally from Luanda, Angola. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Systems Management with a minor in Public Health from UNC Charlotte, where she completed her undergraduate degree in 2022. Currently, she is a Master of Public Health candidate with a concentration in Health Policy.  Bambi’s […]

Padmini Kota is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Technology at UNC Charlotte. Passionate about enhancing the graduate student experience, she actively contributes to creating supportive programs and initiatives. Padmini is driven by a mission to create a positive impact in the lives of graduate students and in social services through technology, aiming to […]

What are your areas of interest in graduate life?Equality and diversity comes first from my point of view. Being a Ph.D. student I always try to help graduate students according their concerns and needs i.e. housing, campus navigation, encouragement to join social and cultural engagement, networking with fellow students, time management guidance, research conferences, sometimes miscellaneous scholarships and […]