Meet the 2023-2024 Berkeley Scholars
The application for the Berkeley Scholars cohort for the Class of 2028 is now open. The program offers mentorship, academic enrichment, and a welcoming scholarly community to students from groups underrepresented at PC Business. Open to first-year PC Business students, the program provides practical guidance to students for whom Providence College presents a new and different academic and social culture from their home communities.
Meet the Berkeley Scholars in the Class of 2023-2024
Elias Ferreira ’27
Major: Finance and business management, minor in political science
Hometown: Newark, New Jersey
Involvement: Friars Club, Association of Latin Professionals for America, Organization of Latin American Students, Student-Led Asset Management, First Generation Investors
“As a first-generation college student, Berkeley has helped me meet and make meaningful connections with professionals I would have never met otherwise.”
Gabriella Gener ’27
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Involvement: PC Horizons
“Being a part of Berkeley scholars is so meaningful to me because every time I am surrounded by my fellow Berkeley scholars, I am truly impressed with all the amazing work we are doing. Being in Berkeley scholars encourages me to do more and be better simply by hearing the stories of those who are also a part of this club. I’m grateful for all the resources and advisement this club has offered me and I’m excited to be a part of the mentorship program. “
Heidy Guzman ’27
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Involvement: Board of Programmers, PC Dance Company, PC Social Media Ambassador
“Through the Berkeley Scholars program, I’ve gained invaluable networking opportunities and new experiences that have significantly boosted my confidence as a future business professional.”
Javier Jijon ’27
Major: Management and double minor in political science and finance
Hometown: Machala, Ecuador
Involvement: Association of Latin Professionals for America and Organization of Latin American Students
“My experience as a Berkeley scholar has been very rewarding. In this group, I have had the opportunity to meet new people, open my horizons in the way of seeing the professional world, and have a greater understanding of my future work life.”
Jelissa Jonas ’27
Major: Finance and Spanish minor
Hometown: New York, New York
Involvement: Benjamin Social Media Fellowship, Women Empowered’s public relations executive, and Academic Media Services
“I am excited to explore my passions as a Berkeley Scholar as well as share the story of how Providence College School of Business truly emulates its diverse and unique perspectives.”
Gloria Sosa ’27
Major: Marketing
Hometown: West Haven, Connecticut
Involvement: Orientation leader, Campus Ministry Hunger and Poverty Outreach leader, Friartowns Closet’s store committee member, Writing Center tutor, Humanities Department assistant
“My experience as a Berkley Scholar has helped connect with students who are just like me as well as given me opportunities to network with people who are willing to help me succeed in the future.”
John Torres ’27
Major: Quantitative economics and finance
Hometown: Ashbury Park, New Jersey
Involvement: Organization of Latin American Students treasurer, ALPFA secretary, Ultimate Frisbee, Horizons mentor, Campus Ministry lector for Sunday Masses, Peer Ministry
“Berkeley scholars offers incredible experiences and a unique perspective in empowering first generation multicultural students into breaking into the business world.”
Sean Tu ’27
Major: Management
Hometown: Norwood, Massachusetts
Involvement: Horizons mentor, Friar Foundations Program mentor
“My experience being a Berkeley scholar has allowed me to get a better insight into the different aspects of the business world.”
