Biography

Julia (better known as Juju) is a master’s candidate in the College Student Personnel program, and serves as the Graduate Assistant for the Office of Student Involvement. She supervises organizations in the Student Event Advising (SEA) Office, co-advises the Student Entertainment Committee (SEC), assists with coordinating events for the URI student body, and supports URI students with getting involved on campus. She believes that getting involved plays a large role in feeling a true sense of belonging as well as finding your home on campus.

Being a URI and Talent Development alumna, Juju received her bachelor’s degrees in Arabic and Human Development & Family Science with a minor in Leadership Studies in May 2023. She is proud of her Syrian roots as well as being a first-generation college student. Originally from Pawtucket, RI, she holds a strong love for Rhody and is ambitious to continue searching for all the ways she is able to grow and the amazing people she can meet along the way. Visit Juju in the SEA Office (Memorial Union 204) to chat.

Fun Facts: Juju loves watching SpongeBob, collecting stuffed animals, and eating sushi. She is also 4’11.5″. Yes, the .5 counts!

 CliftonStrengths: Includer, Positivity, Harmony, Achiever, Arranger