Bea Calma

Personal Statement

My name is Bea Calma and I use she/her/hers pronouns. As a first-generation college student, I am passionate about advocating for equitable education for BIPOC and historically marginalized groups through mentoring, advising, and continually creating a safe and supportive space, where I hope many students from all walks of life would find themselves motivated and inspired. Before joining the Retention Team at Seattle Promise, I was a Program Coordinator Intern for the Seattle Promise Peer Mentor Program. I have had the pleasure of building and fostering long-term connections with peer mentors as well as Seattle Promise scholars across all three Seattle Colleges! Outside of Seattle Promise, you can find me exploring new food places and plant shops around Seattle!

As a Retention Specialist at Seattle Central College, I advise Seattle Promise scholars in the Area of Study:

• Education and Human Services
• Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language

My support services include:

• Educational planning, academic advising, and degree audit evaluations
• Transfer planning and preparation
• Career counseling and job placement assistance
• Funding resources and scholarship applications
• Referrals to on-campus resources and community organizations
• Assistance with navigating the college system

Degrees & Certificates

• Master of Education in Leadership in Higher Education Program in University of Washington Seattle
• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Minor in Sustainability at Arizona State University