This episode is the second of two where I’m joined by a rising star in Higher Ed. From a very young age Bertita Barrientos enjoyed helping others and being a leader. We talk about her path to the United States, how opportunities in college influenced her leadership style, how she ended up in college admissions, and the role that mentors have played in her growth. We also discuss the concept of work-life balance, and Bertita offers advice on recruiting Hispanic/Latinx students and families.
This episode is the second of two where I’m joined by a rising star in Higher Ed. From a very young age Bertita Barrientos enjoyed helping others and being a leader. We talk about her path to the United States, how opportunities in college influenced her leadership style, how she ended up in college admissions, and the role that mentors have played in her growth. We also discuss the concept of work-life balance, and Bertita offers advice on recruiting Hispanic/Latinx students and families.
Guest Name: Bertita Barrientos, Assistant Director of Admission, Butler University
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertitabarrientos/
Guest Bio: Bertita Barrientos, originally from El Salvador, found a career in higher education after moving to Arkansas to attend college in 2013. With a passion for college access, Bertita’s professional journey began in 2020 as a Regional Admissions Counselor with the University of Central Arkansas, where she spent two impactful years working directly with students in Northwest Arkansas and North Texas. In 2022, she transitioned to Butler University and continued her passion for regional recruitment. Also a proud member of TACAC, Bertita prioritizes building meaningful connections with other Texas counseling professionals to strategize and promote student access to higher education opportunities.