Periana Staggers
About Periana Staggers
Periana Staggers is an Outreach and Engagement Specialist currently working at Pomelo Care. She has a diverse background in higher education administration, having held various roles at institutions such as Saint Elizabeth University, Drexel University, and Northwestern University.
Work at Pomelo
Periana Staggers currently serves as an Outreach and Engagement Specialist at Pomelo Care. She has been in this role since 2023, working remotely. In this position, she focuses on outreach initiatives and engagement strategies to enhance the company's mission and connect with diverse communities.
Previous Roles in Higher Education
Before joining Pomelo Care, Periana Staggers held various positions in higher education. She worked at Saint Elizabeth University as the Academic Internship and Study Away Coordinator from 2018 to 2019. She also served as the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at Drexel University from 2019 to 2021 and as an Admissions Coordinator at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business for six months in 2022.
Educational Background
Periana Staggers has a strong educational foundation in higher education administration. She earned her Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Loyola University Chicago, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in American Studies from Lake Forest College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Throughout her career, Periana Staggers gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2016, she worked as a Multicultural Student Affairs Graduate Assistant at Northwestern University. She also served as a Financial Aid Counselor at Concordia University Chicago in 2017 and completed internships at Penn State University and the Illinois Institute of Technology in the same year.
High School Education
Periana Staggers completed her high school education at Walter Payton College Prep, where she received her High School Diploma. Her studies at this institution spanned from 2007 to 2011, laying the groundwork for her future academic pursuits.