Berkeley College Alumna and Author Shares Healing Journey during National Mental Health Awareness Month
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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“One of the biggest takeaways is that you are not alone. There are resources. You get to choose your present and your future. Your past does not define who you are or how your life is going to unfold.” – Nancy Robles, Berkeley College alumna and author
Photo Caption: Berkeley College alumna and author Nancy Robles signs copies of her book, “The Many Pieces of Me,” following a reading and discussion at Berkeley College in New York City on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The event was held during National Mental Health Awareness Month.
“Brave.” That is the word Berkeley College alumna and author Nancy Robles uses to describe her journey to healing.
Robles hosted a reading and discussion of her book, “The Many Pieces of Me,” at Berkeley College in New York City on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The event was held during National Mental Health Awareness Month.
“When you are a survivor of any kind of adversity there is so much shame, which logically does not make sense because it isn’t your fault,” Robles told the audience. “Part of the healing process is putting the shame where it belongs.”
Robles said her book, which details her experiences with generational trauma as well as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, was not intended to be public and was written as part of her therapy. She hopes her narrative will help others find the strength to make changes in their lives.
“I think one of the biggest takeaways is that you are not alone. There are resources. And you can make changes in your life,” Robles said. “You get to choose your present and your future. Your past does not define who you are or you’re your life is going to unfold.”
Robles serves as President of Eastern Funding LLC.
What to Watch: Click here to watch “The Many Pieces of Me” – An Afternoon with Author Nancy Robles.
Robles also said her story is a testament to the strength and confidence that education provides. She holds two degrees from Berkeley College, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree. She was named Berkeley College’s 2017 Alumna of the Year and sits on the Board of the Berkeley College Foundation.
“To have people validate me and tell me I was smart and my opinion mattered – that shaped so much of who I am today,” she said of her time at Berkeley College.
Coming Up: Berkeley College will host a second author event with Nancy Robles on Thursday, June 6, at its campus in Woodland Park, NJ. Click here for more information and to register.
“With more than 68,000 alumni worldwide, Berkeley College is always honored to welcome them back to campus to share their life journeys with the community,” said Michael Iris, EdD, Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations and Career Services, Berkeley College, who opened the event. “Nancy is a phenomenal alumna whose significant story and active contributions to Berkeley College and our students inspire us all.”
“The value of Nancy’s message was strong,” said Linda Mauro, Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College in New York City, who moderated a question-and-answer session following Robles’ reading. “Nancy persisted through such adversity and challenges yet continued to stay strong for her children and herself. Her book is a must read for anyone who thinks they do not have the strength to go on.”
Photo Caption (L to R): Michael Iris, EdD, Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations and Career Services, Berkeley College; Linda Mauro, Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College in New York City; and Nancy Robles, Berkeley College alumna and author, during a discussion of “The Many Pieces of Me” at Berkeley College in New York City on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
About the Author
Nancy Robles was born in Costa Rica and moved to the United States to 1981, where she experienced poverty and violence. She worked tirelessly to obtain two degrees from Berkeley College, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. In 2005, Robles joined Eastern Funding LLC, where she now serves as President. She was named Berkeley College’s 2017 Alumna of the Year and sits on the Board of the Berkeley College Foundation. Robles has embraced a journey to recovery from generational trauma and abuse. Today, she speaks nationally on topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion; leadership; and mental health, and is engaged in advocacy work around these causes. Learn more at www.NancyRobles.net.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
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