Bria is a double-graduate of Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in Health, Physical, Education and Recreation and a Master’s in Sport Management. At Virginia State, she was an All-Conference collegiate athlete in volleyball and used her love for sports to connect with students in Higher Education. Bria has a passion for helping students get to the finish line and providing a vision for students to become future leaders of the world. Prior to joining ReUp Education, Bria served as an Academic Coordinator at Norfolk State University where she provided academic advising, counseling, and assistance to student-athletes in areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, and career planning. She worked with specific students monitoring their progress towards degree and continuing eligibility at the end of each academic semester.
As a first-generation student herself, Bria understands the power of an education and the doors it can open. Bria is a native of Cumberland, Virginia who resides in Norfolk, VA. In her spare time, she enjoys watching sports, shopping, hanging out with friends, and playing on her recreational volleyball team.