Catherine Barrios-Persall

Catherine (she/her/ella) is the Career Coach specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with the T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center. At UCCS, she provides academic advising to deciding students and career advising and coaching to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni throughout their career journey. As a transfer student and first-gen college graduate, she understands the value of making the most out of the college experience and enjoys connecting students and alumni with innovative experiences to explore their interests, gain new skills, and reach their goals. 

Catherine earned her Master’s in Public Administration with certification in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a Bachelor of Science in International Affairs and Political Science with a concentration in Chinese (Mandarin) from Florida State University. She has studied abroad in China, conducted graduate research in Chile, and has traveled for professional conferences across North America, including Canada. Catherine has worked in a variety of roles within higher education, government, non-profit, healthcare, and emergency management, including working with NASA Headquarters.

During her personal time, she enjoys playing alto saxophone, exploring Colorado, learning languages, playing board games, and planning her next travel destination. Raised in international hubs in California, Florida and Guatemala, Catherine has a deep appreciation for making connections with people from around the world and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging.

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