With over 12 years of experience in financial aid administration, I have developed strong skills in financial forecasting, portfolio management, system processes, and federal reporting. As Interim Vice Provost for Financial Aid at Loyola Marymount University, I provided guidance and direction on various financial aid programs, including Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Loans, the Federal Covid19 student emergency grant, and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity grant.

I am passionate about financial education and empowering people to achieve their financial goals. I hold a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, with an emphasis on non-profit management, and a Certificate in Professional Financial Planning from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I looking for opportunities to apply my knowledge and skills in the public administration or financial education sector, where I can contribute to the development and implementation of effective policies and programs that benefit the community.

About Me

Cerita graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Law and Society and Physical Anthropology. She then continued her educational pursuits graduating with a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Her career prior to joining Method Learning was in higher education with particular focus in student financial literacy and college financial aid. Cerita's passion is to help students and families navigate the college process and assist with setting students up for success with their educational endeavors. When she's off the clock, Cerita enjoys spending time with her two toddlers, camping, reading, and line dancing (if there's a spare moment).
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College Advising, College Essay

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