Renee reflects on earning her master’s at UCLA while working full time and using the MLIS to bring her diverse academic interests into a student‑centered, technology‑supported approach to learning. She now offers consulting, mentorship, and program development rooted in her background in librarianship, instructional design, and research support.

Returning to grad school later in life brings insight - and challenges. In this interview, Dr. Josh, a tenured professor and former Fulbright scholar, shares his journey from carpenter to PhD, his advice for non-traditional and first-gen students, and how he supports applicants through Another Degree. Now mentoring in admissions consulting, dissertation coaching, and career advising.